RICHMOND, VA. (THECOUNT) — Devin Harrison has been identified as the victim found shot dead along a resident in Richmond, VA.

Harrison, 22, was found dead behind a home along the 2100 block of Fairfax Avenue, near Route 1 in South Richmond, on July 31.

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Lemar J. McDaniel Jr., 21, who already in custody on an unrelated charge, was charged with murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and concealment of a dead body, in connection to the death of Harrison. He is said to live on the same block as the victim.

Harrison was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police went to the home that day after Devin’s father called to report he had not heard from his daughter in 24 hours. “Police conducted a search… and located Harrison behind a residence suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Harrison was pronounced dead at the scene,” a Richmond Police spokesperson said.source

McDaniel Jr. was being held in jail on unrelated charges.

This is a developing story. Check back as more details emerge.

Anyone with information on the deadly incident should contact police at 911.