19-year-old identified as man killed in Henrico shooting

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A 19-year-old has been identified as the individual that was killed in a shooting in Henrico over the weekend.

According to the Henrico County Police Division, officers responded to the 2800 block of Fairfield Avenue at 7:59 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4 for the report of a shooting.

When they arrived, officers found a man, now identified as 19-year-old Xavierx Christopher Carter, with a gunshot wound.

Although life-saving measures were provided, Carter was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.

According to officials, another man was taken to a local hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.

Henrico Police said the investigation is still in its early stages, and additional details may be released as they become available.

Anyone with information about this shooting is urged to call Det. M. Rosser at 804-928-0273.