It was supposed to be a regular afternoon in Chesterfield County. Families were going about their normal routines, neighbors were out in their yards, and the street was as quiet as ever. But around mid-day, that peaceful summer routine came to a sudden and terrible stop.
On July 22, 2026, around 1:30 p.m., emergency calls flooded into local dispatch from the 13500 block of Beachcrest Terrace. Officers with the Chesterfield County Police Department rushed to the residence after getting a frantic report of a woman hit by gunfire. When first responders pulled up, they found 70-year-old Deloris Langhorne suffering from a critical gunshot wound inside the home.
Paramedics worked fast and hurried Deloris to a nearby hospital. Doctors and emergency room staff fought hard to stabilize her and save her life. Tragically, despite every single effort made by medical teams, her injuries were far too severe, and she passed away shortly after arrival.
The sudden loss of Deloris has hit the local community straight in the heart. Family members, close friends, and long-time neighbors are now left grieving a woman whose life ended under devastating circumstances. People living along the block expressed total shock that such a violent tragedy could happen right next door.
While loved ones were still processing the loss, detectives were already piecing together what happened inside the house. Before the afternoon was over, police arrested Deloris’s husband, 70-year-old Milton Langhorne. Authorities officially charged him with second-degree murder in connection with her death.
Milton was taken straight to the Chesterfield County Jail. A judge ordered that he stay behind bars with no bond while the case moves through the court system. Meanwhile, homicide detectives continue gathering physical evidence and speaking with anyone who might have heard or seen something around the neighborhood.
As of right now, police have not said what led up to the fatal gunfire. Officials emphasize that the investigation is still very active, and they are asking the public for help. The death of Deloris Langhorne stands as a painful reminder of how quickly domestic violence and firearm tragedies can tear a family apart.
Local authorities urge anyone with helpful details to step forward. You can talk directly with Chesterfield County Police detectives, call the local Crime Solvers line, or leave an anonymous tip using the P3 Tips mobile app.
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