ROCKINGHAM — A man allegedly entering a home was shot and killed late Monday night, according to police.
Rockingham Police Chief Billy Kelly said Tuesday morning that 26-year-old Rico Joke’a Shelton was found dead when officers arrived to a call of shots fired at a home on Richmond Road behind the Richmond County administration building around 10:30 p.m. Monday.
“Initial investigative efforts indicate that Rico Shelton had made entry into the residence in order to perpetrate a criminal act,” Kelly said in a press release.
Upon entry, Shelton was “met by an individual who shot him, which ultimately resulted in his death,” the chief added.
Police are still investigating.
The Richmond Observer will continue to bring you updates on this developing story as more information is released.
