23-year-old suspect killed by Chesterfield Police officers

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A 23-year-old man was killed on Thursday during a shooting that involved three officers with the Chesterfield County Police Department.

The shooting occurred at around 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, after officers found 23-year-old Ronald R. Estes III at a BP gas station in the intersection of Genito Road and Old Hundred Road, according to police.

Estes was wanted as a suspect in connection to a reported disturbance and shooting that happened an hour earlier at a residence on Birnam Woods Drive.

The initial report alleges that Estes "had fired a handgun during a dispute" and then left. The vehicle of the person who reported Estes was damaged, but no individuals were injured.

When Estes was found at the gas station, police said he pulled out a firearm and shot once, prompting three officers to fire back. Estes was then pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.

Officials said that no police officers were physically injured during the shooting, and the three officers involved have been placed on administrative leave with pay.

The incident is currently under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Chesterfield County Police at 804-748-1251.