Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Victim Identified in South Kenmore Road Death Investigation Connected to Forest Hill Avenue Aggravated Assault

Victim Identified in South Kenmore Road Death Investigation Connected to Forest Hill Avenue Aggravated Assault

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the death investigation on South Kenmore Road last month as Jaden Carter, 18, of Richmond.

At approximately 5:54 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, officers were called to the 2100 block of South Kenmore Road for the report of a person shot. Officers located an adult male, Carter, who had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

Officers were then called to the 7400 block of Forest Hill Avenue for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital with an injury that was considered life threatening.

Detectives believe these incidents are related. The investigation continues.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to call Detective M. Young at (804) 646-3926 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.