July 3, 2022
Police
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 6600 block of Iron Bridge Parkway on July 2.
At about 10:30 p.m. on July 2, police were called to the 6600 block of Iron Bridge Parkway for a report of a shooting at a party. Upon arrival, police discovered a juvenile male who had been shot in a bathroom. The victim, who appears to have been the intended target of the shooting, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Before police arrived, a Chesterfield Sheriff's deputy who was providing security at the party responded to the area of the reported shooting to investigate. While responding, the deputy encountered and confronted an individual who was displaying a handgun. The deputy fired and struck the individual, who was transported to an area hospital with what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries.
Police continue their investigation into this incident. Anyone with information should contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804-748-1251 or Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660 or through the P3 app.