Two Charged in Fatal Church Lane Shooting | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

A shocking murder in Charles City County has led to two teens facing life-altering charges. Aubrey Johnson, 58, was fatally shot on March 20 last year—deputies found him with a gunshot wound on Church Lane. The weapon was secured immediately, sparking a joint investigation by local and state police. Now, 21-year-old Shantalaya Shorter and her 17-year-old accomplice, both from Richmond, are charged with first-degree murder, robbery, breaking and entering—and multiple firearm-related offenses including shooting into an occupied home. The teen also faces additional charges for possessing a gun…