Update – The Surry County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation have announced an arrest in the death of 14-year-old Aydan Krishaun Dodson.

Authorities say 41-year-old Gary Lynn White Jr. of 310 Southridge Drive in Mount Airy has been charged with First-Degree Murder. Authorities say the victim died as a result of blunt force trauma.

Police say White Jr. was the victim’s stepfather.

Original – The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation announced it is assisting the Surry County Sheriff’s Office in investigating the death of a 14-year-old child at 310 Southridge Place in Mount Airy.

Details are limited at this time. SCSO Detectives and Supervisors with the School Resource Officers Division say they have been in constant contact with the Surry County Schools Administration to provide support.

Sheriff Steve C. Hiatt expressed his condolences saying, “This is a tragic incident. My staff and I extend our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to family members and the school community during this challenging time.”