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Man killed, woman injured in E. Henrico shooting

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A man was killed and a woman injured in a shooting in Eastern Henrico April 24.

It took place in the 1800 block of Buckner Street, off Darbytown Road not far from the Richmond city line, shortly after 2:30 p.m. that day. Henrico Police were called to the scene and found the two victims injured. Both were transported to the hospital, where 26-year-old Desean McDowell, Jr., died the following day.

The department has identified the first victim as Desean McDowell Jr., 26. The woman was said to have non-life-threatening injuries.

If you have any details about the incident, call Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 to submit a tip anonymously, or do so through the P3 Tips app on your smartphone.