Monday, September 14, 2015

Suspect Sought in Shooting at Midlothian Turnpike Hotel


September 14, 2015

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the men in the attached photos who are suspects in a shooting that took place last month on Midlothian Turnpike.

Shortly before 11 p.m. on August 28, officers responded to a hotel in the 6600 block of Midlothian Turnpike for a report of a shooting. When they arrived, officers encountered the victim who was attempting to drive away in his vehicle.

Detectives believe the incident began with an altercation, which occurred during an attempted robbery. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.

Both suspects are described as adult black males, 5’8”-6’ tall with medium to large builds.

Detectives ask anyone with any information about these suspects to call Major Crimes Detective James Baynes at (804) 646-3617 or call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.