April
19, 2016
The Richmond Police Department has arrested the suspect in an aggravated assault shooting that occurred last Saturday evening in Mosby Court.
Ki'yelle A. Whitaker, 20 of the 1700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, was arrested Monday. He is charged with attempted murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
“This
shooting happened just hours after numerous officers and service providers were
in the Mosby neighborhood for a community event aimed to build trust and
strengthen ties with residents,” said Chief Alfred Durham. “We received
multiple tips from citizens after the incident, which led to this arrest. Their
help is another example of the community stepping up to fight crime and send
the clear message that violence won’t be tolerated in their
backyard.”
At
approximately 6:46 p.m. on April 16, officers were called to a shooting in the
1900 block of Accommodation Street. They located an adult male victim suffering
from an apparent gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital with
life-threatening injuries. His status has since been upgraded to
non-life-threatening.
Richmond
Police coordinated with the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force to
apprehend Whitaker. He was taken into custody by First Precinct officers Monday
evening after U.S. Marshals and ATF agents located his vehicle along Coalter
Street.
Detectives
ask anyone with any information about this case 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.
Submit tips to GUN250 about persons illegally
possessing guns by texting Crime Stoppers at 274637, then using keyword
“GUN250” followed by your tip. Rewards up to $250. All the Crime
Stoppers methods are anonymous.
