A graduation party promoted on social media in the 10960 block of Stepney Road in Chester, Virginia, turned deadly on June 3, 2022. Twenty-year-old Taborri J. Carter, a Black male, was shot during a chaotic night that drew an estimated 50 to 100 people. More than 50 rounds were fired from at least four different weapons; officers arriving about 10:21 p.m. found Carter with a gunshot wound and he died despite emergency aid at the scene.

Seven other people were hurt that night: five suffered gunshot wounds and two were injured by a vehicle while fleeing. An 18-year-old, Andre L. Coleman of Hopewell, Virginia, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder, attempted malicious wounding, and two counts of using a firearm in the commission of a felony, but those charges were later set aside under a nolle prosequi decision. The investigation into Carter’s death remains active.

If anyone was at the party or has information about the shooting, please share what was seen or heard.