Woman Found Dead After Chesterfield Shooting Near Shady Creek Road – Police Investigating Suspect
CHESTERFIELD, Va. — A woman has died following a late-afternoon shooting in Chesterfield County, Virginia, as authorities continue a search for the suspect, according to police.
The incident occurred on Monday around 6 p.m. in the 3400 block of Shady Creek Road, when officers with the Chesterfield County Police Department responded to reports of multiple gunshots in the area.
When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered a woman suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite emergency response efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Her identity has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
Investigators confirmed that the victim and the suspect are believed to have known each other, suggesting the shooting was not random. However, police have not yet disclosed a motive or identified a suspect, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities have launched a manhunt for the shooter and are urging anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be submitted directly to the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804-748-1251 or anonymously through Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660.
Local media outlet WWBT reported that officers secured the area as detectives collected evidence and canvassed the neighborhood for witnesses.
Residents in the Shady Creek Road area have been advised to remain vigilant as police continue their investigation into the fatal shooting that has shaken the community.
This is a developing story, and more details are expected as investigators release additional information.