MIDLOTHIAN, Va. — Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Monday morning near Midlothian Turnpike.
Chesterfield Police responded to the reported shooting around 3:30 a.m. and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound in the 14000 block of North Carriage Lane.
Police said officers tried to save his life, but were unsuccessful. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene. His name is still being withheld pending notification of his next of kin.
At this point, the investigation indicates the unknown suspect fled the area on foot, police said. There is no suspect description at this time.
Police said surveillance video at the victim's home show the suspect breaking into a car when the victim confronts him outside. The suspect then shot the victim, who died in his own driveway.
Crime Insider @jonburkettcbs6’s sources say Chesterfield Police are investigating a homicide on North Carriage Lane, near Midlothian MS. Working to get more details for @CBS6 News at Noon. pic.twitter.com/89jhx4mF7m
— Caroline Coleburn (@CColeburnTV) October 31, 2022
Neighbors tell CBS 6 a shooting hasn't happened in this quiet neighborhood in at least 20 years.
"The most exciting thing is whoever's walking the dog this day," said one resident.
Police said the incident was totally random, meaning the victim and suspect did not know each other.
Anyone with information about this shooting should contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804-748-1251 or Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660 or through the P3 app.
This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can email newstips@wtvr.com to send a tip.
