July
28, 2015
The Richmond Police Department has arrested a Richmond man in connection with a
homicide that occurred last Friday in Mosby Court.
John
J. James, Jr., 29, of the 600 block of East Gladstone Avenue, was arrested yesterday
in connection with the murder of Davie L. Young, 26, of Hopewell, which
occurred in the 1600 block of Gay Street. James is charged with conspiracy
to commit murder and possession of a firearm by a felon.
At
approximately 7:17 p.m. on July 24, RPD officers responded to a report of an
accident near the intersection of Coalter and Redd streets. As they were
responding, additional 911 calls were received about a shooting at the same
location.
Officers
found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. He succumbed to his injuries
later that night at a local hospital.
Investigation
revealed the victim was reportedly involved in an altercation with several
black males, who began shooting at him. Young took cover in his SUV, which he
crashed a few blocks away.
Anyone
with information about this case is asked to call Major Crimes Detective
Christopher Foultz at (804) 646-6996 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.
Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word
“ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
John J. James
John J. James
