18-year-old dies in hospital one week after Henrico shooting

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- An 18-year-old who was shot on Witchduck Court last week has died in the hospital.

According to Henrico County Police, an investigation is ongoing into what they are now considering a homicide, following the death of 18-year-old Jamarion Smith.

Police said that officers responded to the 400 block of Witchduck Court at 2:19 p.m. on Friday, April 25 for the report of a shooting. When they arrived, officers found Smith with a gunshot wound.

First responders gave Smith immediate medical attention and Henrico Fire took Smith to a local hospital with injuries that were considered life-threatening.

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Smith died as a result of his injuries a week later on Friday, May 2.

The initial investigation suggests that "an altercation between a number of people" took place "which resulted in gunfire," according to police.

Officials said that two people were detained at the scene of the initial incident, but were later released.

Anyone with information about Smith's homicide is urged to contact Detective Z. Noah at 804-501-5581.