In the early morning hours of July 12, 2025, a violent altercation in Chesterfield County, Virginia, ended the life of Jessica D. Wooten, a 40-year-old Black woman from Richmond. The incident occurred at approximately 2:53 a.m. at the Beechtree Townhomes located in the 4000 block of Belcourse Road. When Chesterfield County Police arrived at the scene, they discovered Wooten unresponsive and suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency services transported Wooten to a local hospital, but she
succumbed to her injuries shortly after arrival. Investigators have determined that Wooten was involved in an altercation with another adult female and an adult male. According to police, all three individuals were known to one another. The circumstances that led to the fatal shooting are still under investigation.
As of now, the Chesterfield County Police Department has not publicly identified any suspects in connection with Jessica D. Wooten's death, and no arrests have been announced. The investigation into the homicide is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and contact the Chesterfield County Police Department or Crime Solvers.
