Richmond Police investigators have worked around the clock
regarding the four shootings in the city yesterday and do NOT believe they are related.
Investigators are following up on several leads and have
already made arrests in two incidents, but still need the community’s help in
two others. They believe these events are isolated and not random.
- Regarding
the life-threatening shooting in the 1400
block of Lenmore Street
at approximately 10:11 p.m., Mahki
R. Hopkins, 24, of the 3500 block of Skipping Rock Way, was arrested within
a short period of time and charged with malicious wounding and use of a
firearm during the commission of a felony.
- Regarding
the non-life-threatening shooting in the 3800 block of Caulder Court at approximately 12:05 p.m., David D. Tinsley,
24, of Chesterfield, was arrested an charged with attempted murder.
- Regarding
the non-life-threatening shooting in the 3300 block of Midlothian Turnpike
at approximately 8:03 p.m., detectives are following up on several leads,
but are asking anyone with any information about this crime to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or
text Crime Stoppers at 274637 first using the word “ITip” followed by
your tip. Both methods are anonymous.
- Regarding
the non-life-threatening shooting in the 1500 block of Pollock
Street at approximately 10:27 p.m., detectives
are following up on several leads, but are asking anyone with any
information about this crime to call
Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or text Crime Stoppers at 274637 first
using the word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both methods are anonymous.
David D. Tinsley
Mahki R. Hopkins
