Man charged with first-degree murder after woman found shot, killed inside Richmond building

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A man has been charged with first-degree murder after police said a woman was found shot and killed in a building in Richmond just days after Christmas.

The Richmond Police Department announced on Wednesday, Jan. 21, that 34-year-old Shawn Carter turned himself in to police on Jan. 9 on the charges of maliciously shooting into an occupied dwelling and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Police said he has since been charged with first-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, attempted armed burglary and brandishing a firearm…

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