May
31, 2016
The
Richmond Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate the
suspect in the attached photo who is wanted in connection with a shooting that
took place last night in Shockoe Bottom.
Kieran
M. Nyangaresi (age 22), who
is also known as “Ron”, is wanted on charges of attempted
murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
“The
community quickly stepped up to help us identify this suspect,” said Major
Crimes Sergeant Richard Edwards. “Now we’re hoping someone who knows his whereabouts
will assist us in getting him off the streets.”
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.
Nyangaresi
is described as a black male standing approximately 6’3” tall. He is known to
frequent the campus of Virginia Union University.
Anyone with any information about this individual
or his whereabouts 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.
