Man Charged with Murder in Chesterfield Domestic Shooting
TL;DR: A 70-year-old Chesterfield County man has been charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of his wife at their Beachcrest Terrace home.
Quick facts
- Who: Milton Langhorne, 70, charged; victim Deloris Langhorne, 70 (his wife)
- What: Domestic shooting death; suspect charged with second-degree murder
- When: Wednesday, July 22, 2026, approximately 1:30 p.m.
- Where: 13500 block of Beachcrest Terrace, Chesterfield County
The story
Milton Langhorne, 70, has been charged with second-degree murder following a domestic shooting that killed his wife, Deloris Langhorne, 70, in their Chesterfield County home.
Police responded to the 13500 block of Beachcrest Terrace at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, after receiving a report of a shooting. Officers found the victim at the residence and she was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead from her injuries. Langhorne was arrested at the scene and taken to Chesterfield County Jail, where he is being held without bond.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804-748-1251, Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660, or use the P3 app.
Key players
- Milton Langhorne: Suspect, charged with second-degree murder
- Deloris Langhorne: Victim, 70-year-old woman fatally shot
- Chesterfield County Police Department: Investigating agency
Why it matters: Domestic violence homicides remain a serious concern in the community. This incident highlights the dangers of domestic disputes and the role law enforcement plays in responding to and investigating fatal domestic incidents.
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Development timeline
- 2026-07-22Domestic shooting in Chesterfield County: Officers responded to 13500 block of Beachcrest Terrace at approximately 1:30 p.m. following report of shooting. Victim Deloris Langhorne, 70, found at residence and transported to hospital where she was pronounced dead. [[source]](https://www.12onyourside.com/2026/07/23/chesterfield-police-investigating-deadly-domestic-shooting/)
- 2026-07-22Suspect arrested and charged: Milton Langhorne, 70, arrested at scene and charged with second-degree murder. Held at Chesterfield County Jail without bond. [[source]](https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/chesterfield-county/beachcrest-terrace-shooting-july-22-2026)
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Sources
- Chesterfield Police investigating deadly domestic shooting
- Woman shot and killed in Chesterfield neighborhood