June
22, 2016
A
Chesterfield County man has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies in
connection with a shooting that took place last month in Shockoe Bottom.
Kieran
M. Nyangaresi, 22, of the 1000 block of Westwood Village Way in Chesterfield
County, is
charged with attempted murder, felonious assault and use of a firearm
in the commission of a felony. He was taken into custody yesterday
afternoon by the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force. His booking photo
is attached.
At
approximately 11:40 p.m. on May 30, officers responded to the 200 block of
North 18th Street in reference to shots fired. Within minutes they
located the victim, who was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was
taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Detectives
believe the shooting stemmed from an argument.
Anyone with any 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 or
submit a tip online at www.7801000.com.Kieran M. Nyangaresi