At approximately 8:48 p.m. Friday, Richmond Police were called to the 1400 block of Overlook Street for a report of shots fired.
When officers arrived, they found Christopher A. Johnson, 22, who’s last known address was the 6700 block of Elk Lane, dead in the street from a gunshot wound.
As a result of officers’ quick response and investigation, Brandon L. Spence, 24, of the 1400 block of Overlook Street, was identified as a suspect. He was arrested and charged with murder.
The motive for this homicide appears to be an argument between the pair, who knew each other.
Anyone with any information on this crime is asked to call the Richmond Police Tips line at 514-TIPS or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.