February
10, 2016
The Richmond Police Department has identified the victims from last night’s double shooting on Thorndale Lane.
At
approximately 9:52 p.m., officers were called to 5748 Thorndale Lane for a
report of a shooting. Officers arrived and located two males in the residence
that were suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
The
homicide victim, Veka “Shawn” Chham, 30, of the 300 block of South Dearing
Avenue, Fresno, California, was located in an upstairs room. He was
transported to a local hospital where he died.
The
other male, Akeem J. Williams, 30, of the 300 block of East 11th
Street, Richmond, was found dead on the first floor of the building.
The
Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of the deaths.
Detectives
are investigating this incident as being possibly drug-related. The
investigation continues. Detectives have initially categorized it a homicide
(Chham) and a death investigation (Williams). Detectives are collecting
evidence and speaking to neighbors and are working strong leads in this case.
Detectives
ask anyone with information to call Major Crimes Detective Jon Bridges at
(804) 646-4494 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.
