Ashton Trotter
Ashton Trotter

One man is behind bars after an early morning shooting on Sunday in Mt. Vernon.

Police had received a report just after 2 am Sunday that a man had been shot in a parking lot near Salem Road and George Street.

Authorities identified 20-year old Ashton Trotter of Mt. Vernon as the alleged shooter.

A warrant was obtained and authorities entered Trotter’s residence. Trotter surrendered to a K9 unit just before 11 am.

Trotter has been charged with aggravated battery with a firearm.