Chesterfield police identify man found dead after shooting

The Chesterfield County Police Department is investigating the shooting. Here, officers stand...
The Chesterfield County Police Department is investigating the shooting. Here, officers stand near the area the man's body was found.(WWBT)
Published: Jul. 3, 2021 at 6:57 PM EDT|Updated: Jul. 4, 2021 at 10:56 AM EDT
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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WWBT) - Chesterfield police have identified the man who was found dead after a fatal shooting near Pocoshock Ridge Apartments.

Police responded to reports of a man laying on the ground around 3:15 p.m. on Saturday. Once police arrived to the 5500 block of Handel Court, they found the man had died from an apparent gunshot wound.

Authorities identified the man as Darius Royster, a 22-year-old resident of Bareback Terrace.

Chesterfield County Police continue their investigation into this incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804-748-1251 or Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660 or through the P3 app.

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