Richmond Police have made a fourth arrest in connection to Monday's homicide.
Paul L. Townes, Jr., 24, of the 1700 block of Chicago Avenue, was arrested without incident last night in Richmond by the U.S. Marshal's Regional Fugitive Task Force. Townes has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder. His photo is attached.
Detectives would like to thank local and regional partners including the Henrico, Chesterfield and Roanoke Rapids, N.C. police departments and the U.S. Marshal's Regional Fugitive Task Force for their cooperation in this case.
At approximately 4:00 p.m. Monday, police were called to 309 E. Broad St., Victoria Jewelers, for the report of a person down. Officers arrived and found Muhammad Baig, an employee of the store, dead from an apparent gunshot wound.
The investigation continues.
Detectives ask anyone with further information about this crime to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both methods are anonymous.
