May 9, 2016
One victim in a double shooting that occurred this morning
at Midlothian Village on Richmond’s south side has died.
At approximately 11:13 a.m., officers were called to the
4000 block of Midlothian Turnpike for a report of a double shooting. They
arrived to find two adult males outside of the apartment complex each suffering
from an apparent gunshot wound.
Both victims, one of whom had life-threatening injuries,
were transported to a local hospital. Rashawn A. Brathwaite, 23, of the 2300
block of Whitcomb Street, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital this
afternoon. The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.
“We’re looking to the community for help in this case,” said
Major Crimes Captain James Laino. “Our hope is that someone in the Midlothian
Village apartment complex saw something – a suspect or vehicle – that could
lead to an arrest.”
The second victim was treated for non-life-threatening
injuries and released. Detectives are working all available leads, and the case
remains under investigation.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call
Major Crimes Detective Arcellious Demery at 804 646-5999 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 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.
