Henrico Police Detain Three After Fatal Shooting in Highland Springs

By Billy Briefman · October 4, 2026 · 2 min read read

Henrico Police Detain Three People After Fatal Shooting on Hilliard Road Henrico County Police detained three individuals Thursday afternoon following a shooting in the 1000 block of Hilliard Road...

Henrico Police Detain Three People After Fatal Shooting on Hilliard Road

Henrico County Police detained three individuals Thursday afternoon following a shooting in the 1000 block of Hilliard Road that left a 39-year-old man dead.

Originally reported by WRIC 8News. WRIC 8News

Officers arrived at the scene around 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 3 after receiving reports of gunfire. Responding units discovered a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds, according to the Henrico County Police Division. Emergency responders transported the man to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

Investigation on Hilliard Road

Police detained three people at the scene for questioning in connection with the investigation. Officials have not confirmed if these individuals face formal charges or what specific roles they played in the incident. Detectives remained in the area for several hours to collect evidence and speak with potential witnesses.

Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased man pending notification of his family, according to WRIC 8News.

Community Impact and Next Steps

The Henrico County Police Division continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the gunfire. Investigators have not shared a potential motive for the shooting or indicated if the parties involved knew one another prior to the encounter.

Police officials encourage anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the Henrico County Police Division or submit an anonymous tip through Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers. The investigation remains active as authorities work to determine the sequence of events that led to the fatal encounter.

This article is based on reporting originally published by WRIC 8News. Channel RVA provides this coverage with additional local context for the Richmond community.