May
8, 2016
The Richmond Police Department has arrested a Chesterfield woman in connection with a shooting that occurred downtown last night.
Genara
M. Pierce, 24 of the 5500 block of Belle Pond Drive in Chesterfield County, was arrested at the scene and charged with malicious wounding and use of a firearm in
the commission of a felony. Both charges are felonies. Her booking photo is
attached.
“Thanks to the swift response by
officers and the help of witnesses at the scene, the suspect was quickly taken
into custody and the firearm used in the incident was recovered,” said Major
Crimes Captain James Laino.
At
approximately 11:55 p.m., officers responded to the 300 block of North Madison
Street for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found an adult male
suffering from an apparent gunshot wound lying on the sidewalk outside the
building.
Detectives
believe the shooting stemmed from an argument between the suspect and the
victim, who knew each other. The victim was taken to a local hospital for
treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Anyone with additional information
about this incident can call Major
Crimes Detective Edward Aeschlimann at
(804) 646-3351 or contact Crime
Stoppers at 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com.
Submit tips about persons in
possession of illegally-held 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.
