Eric Valentine, 34, was found unresponsive with an apparent gunshot wound inside a residence in the 1600 block of Rosecrest Avenue in Richmond on the morning of December 8, 2021. First responders pronounced him dead at the scene.

The investigation led to the arrest of a relative, 31-year-old Wilhelmina Valentine, who was charged with manslaughter and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Officials did not immediately specify the exact nature of the relationship between Wilhelmina and Eric.

The community was left to process the loss and the domestic context of the incident. If anyone knew Eric or has information about what happened that morning, please share what you know.