Death on Bellevue ruled manslaughter

After an extensive investigation into Jefferson’s death and consultation with the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, a determination has been made that Jefferson’s death was the result of an accidental shooting. Initially, Rodney Leon Wright Jr. was charged with conspiracy to commit murder in Jefferson’s death. The charge against Wright has been nolle prossed. As a result […]

After an extensive investigation into Jefferson’s death and consultation with the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, a determination has been made that Jefferson’s death was the result of an accidental shooting.

Initially, Rodney Leon Wright Jr. was charged with conspiracy to commit murder in Jefferson’s death. The charge against Wright has been nolle prossed.

As a result of the investigation, Lamont Kantel Boone, 20, is charged with involuntary manslaughter. The investigation revealed Boone apparently shot Jefferson while reloading his gun.

Boone will remain in Richmond City Jail until prosecution.

The original post covering the shooting on NRN

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