CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. -- A Chesterfield teen has died after inadvertently shooting himself Wednesday evening.
At approximately 7:23 p.m., police responded to a report that an adult male was suffering from a gunshot wound in the 200 block of Reams Court.
The victim, Tavian McFarland, 18, was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The teen died of his injuries early Thursday morning.
At this time, police say their investigation indicates that McFarland accidentally discharged a handgun and shot himself.
Police are continuing to investigate a shooting.
Anyone with information should contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804-748-1251 or Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660 or through the P3 app.
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