CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — A 19-year-old man who was shot earlier this month in Chesterfield has died from his injuries, leading to upgraded charges against two teenage suspects.
Jose L. Barrera-Pinzon was shot on April 8 in the 6200 block of Bimini Court. Chesterfield Police responded to the scene at approximately 10:20 p.m. Officers found Barrera-Pinzon suffering from a gunshot wound and provided medical aid before he was transported to a local hospital. He died on April 11.
Police have arrested two juvenile suspects, one aged 16 and the other 17, and initially charged them with aggravated malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and attempted robbery. Following Barrera-Pinzon’s death, those charges have been upgraded to first-degree murder. The suspects are currently being held at the Chesterfield Juvenile Detention Home.
The police investigation is ongoing. Authorities encourage anyone with information to call Chesterfield Police at 804-748-1251 or Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660.
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