Man Accused of Girlfriend's Shooting Death Waives Preliminary Hearing

TL;DR: A Chesterfield County man accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend waived his right to a preliminary hearing during a Thursday court appearance.

A Chesterfield County man appeared in court Thursday and waived his preliminary hearing after being accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend outside her home. The waiver proceeds without the hearing that would otherwise examine evidence. Details about the victim and circumstances of the shooting have not been disclosed in available reporting.

Why it matters: Fatal violence incidents underscore public safety concerns and the prevalence of domestic conflict affecting Chesterfield residents.

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