Man fighting for life after shooting in Chesterfield, suspect in custody

Man fighting for life after shooting in Chesterfield, suspect in custody

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- The Chesterfield County Police Department has a suspect in custody after a man was found with a life-threatening gunshot wound on Thursday night.

At 11:55 p.m. on April 24, officers were called to the 2700 block of Addington Avenue after it was reported a person was attempting to break into vehicles.

When the officers arrived at the scene, they found a man who had been shot. Officers rendered aid to the man before he was taken to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries.

According to police, the suspect in the shooting is in custody and there is no threat to the public.

The Chesterfield County Police Department is continuing to investigate. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to call 804-748-1251.