19-year-old charged with murder after man shot, killed outside Richmond church

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder after a deadly shooting took place outside of a Richmond church in October.

According to the Richmond Police Department, officers were called to the 1400 block of West Cary Street at 4:29 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29, for the report of a person shot.

Once on scene, officers found 36-year-old Kwaivon Dejesus with an apparent gunshot wound outside the church. He was taken to a local hospital where he later died due to his injuries.

Officials said that detectives detained a possible suspect the evening following the shooting.

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Following a grand jury indictment, 19-year-old Kordell Wall has been charged with murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.

An initial investigation suggests that the shooting happened after an altercation between Dejesus and Wall, authorities said.

Anyone with further information regarding the homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective B. Neifield at 804-646-3246.