Juvenile Shot Multiple Times in Chester Overnight
TL;DR: A juvenile was shot multiple times in Chester early Tuesday morning in what police are investigating as an ongoing case.
Quick facts
- Who: A juvenile
- What: Multiple gunshot wounds
- When: 1:10 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2026
- Where: 11700 block of Route 1 in Chester
The story
A juvenile sustained multiple gunshot wounds in an incident early Tuesday morning in the 11700 block of Route 1 in Chester. Police discovered the victim inside a nearby business when officers arrived at the scene around 1:10 a.m. The victim was transported to an area hospital and treated for injuries that were determined to be non-life-threatening.
The Chesterfield County Police Department released a brief statement about the incident but disclosed no additional information about the victim's identity, age, circumstances surrounding the shooting, or potential suspects. The investigation remains ongoing and active. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804-748-1251, Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660, or the P3 app.
Key players
- Chesterfield County Police Department: Investigating agency
Why it matters: The shooting represents a violent crime affecting a juvenile in Chesterfield County and underscores the ongoing challenges of gun violence in the community. The case remains under investigation with police urging residents to come forward with information.
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Development timeline
- 2026-07-28Juvenile shot multiple times in Chester: A juvenile was shot multiple times near 11700 block of Route 1 around 1:10 a.m. Officers found the victim at a nearby business. Injuries were non-life-threatening. [[source]](https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/chesterfield-county/11700-route-1-shooting-july-28-2026)
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Sources
- Juvenile shot multiple times in Chesterfield
- Juvenile injured in overnight shooting in Chester, police say