On September 4, 2016, a house under construction near Lake Chesdin in Chesterfield, Virginia, was the scene of a large gathering promoted online as a mansion party. More than 300 people attended; the event turned violent and more than 70 rounds were fired from at least seven firearms. Twenty‑four‑year‑old Marc Starkes, a Black man from nearby Amelia, was killed in the shooting. Another young man, 22‑year‑old Duval Turner Jr., also died and a third person was wounded.

Chesterfield Police arrested seven people they described as having gang ties. Six were initially charged with second‑degree murder, gang participation and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony; one was charged with gang participation and shooting into an occupied dwelling. Charges against Kennson Clairsaint, Corey T. Harris and later two others, including Devontrey Harris, were dropped. Kendric R. Hill pleaded guilty to murder, manslaughter and firearm charges and was sentenced to 16 years; Devin D. Taylor was convicted by a jury on charges including second‑degree murder.

If anyone knew Marc Starkes, Duval Turner Jr., or observed the party that night, please share information that could clarify what happened.