Two VDOT contractors killed in Route 1 shooting
TL;DR: Two VDOT contractors were shot and killed at an equipment yard on Route 1 in Chesterfield County on Friday, July 24, with the suspect still at large.
Quick facts
- Who: Rai'Shon Eugene Delarge, 30, and Philip Avery Wilson, 34, both VDOT contract employees from Emporia
- What: Both killed in a shooting at a VDOT staging area
- When: Friday, July 24, 2026, approximately 9:30 a.m.
- Where: VDOT equipment yard along Route 1 near Route 288 entrance ramps, Chesterfield County
The story
A shooting at a VDOT equipment yard on Route 1 near Route 288 in Chesterfield County killed two contract workers on Friday morning, July 24. Virginia State Police received the report at approximately 9:30 a.m.
The victims were identified as Rai'Shon Eugene Delarge, 30, and Philip Avery Wilson, 34, both of Emporia. Both were employees of a contractor company hired by VDOT. One victim died at the scene, and the second died at the hospital Friday afternoon.
Virginia State Police characterized the shooting as domestic in nature. Authorities stated that the suspect knew at least one of the victims and said police had "an idea of who it is" and were "working diligently to get that person." No suspect had been taken into custody at the time of initial reporting. Police did not publicly release the suspect's name, physical description, or vehicle details.
The shooting temporarily closed entrance ramps to Route 288 along Route 1, which were later reopened. Virginia State Police is leading the investigation.
Key players
- Rai'Shon Eugene Delarge: VDOT contract employee, victim
- Philip Avery Wilson: VDOT contract employee, victim
- Virginia State Police: Lead investigative agency
Why it matters: The shooting disrupted traffic on one of Chesterfield County's major transportation corridors and raises questions about safety at VDOT work sites. The incident remains under investigation as authorities work to apprehend the suspect.
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Development timeline
- 2026-07-24Shooting at VDOT staging area on Route 1: Two VDOT contractors shot and killed at equipment yard near Route 288; one died at scene, second died at hospital [[source]](https://www.12onyourside.com/2026/07/24/vsp-2-vdot-contractors-killed-chesterfield-shooting-off-route-1-identified/)
Related links
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Sources
- VSP: 2 VDOT contractors killed in Chesterfield shooting identified
- 2 VDOT contractors killed in shooting along Route 1, Virginia State Police say
- One VDOT contractor killed, one hurt in Chesterfield shooting
- Two VDOT contractors killed in Chesterfield shooting