Thursday, March 24, 2016

Third Arrest Made in Old Brook Road Homicide


March 23, 2016

The Richmond Police Department has arrested a Chesterfield man in connection to the death of Amiya Moses.

Detectives arrested Davarn M. Hancock, 22, of the 4800 block of Burnt Oak Drive, Chesterfield, and charged him with homicide. His photo is attached. Hancock was served with the homicide warrant on March 13 while in custody for a separate offense.

At approximately 9:28 p.m., December 19, 2015, officers were called to the 4900 block of Old Brook Road for a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, they located Amiya Moses, 12, of the 1400 block of Treehaven Drive, at the rear of the building suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. She was transported to a local hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.

Anyone with further information about this incident is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Gary Bailey at 646-6743 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip.

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