July 18, 2016
A Richmond man was arrested and charged this morning in
connection with the homicide of 18-year-old Trayquain Holmes, who was
killed last Christmas Eve in Creighton Court.
Todd W. Jones Sr, 37, of the 2000 block of Creighton Road,
was taken into custody early this morning by First Precinct officers. He is
charged with voluntary manslaughter, use of a firearm in the commission of a
felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
At approximately 10:02 p.m. on December 24, 2015, officers
were called to the 2000 block of North 29th Street for a report of a
shooting. Within minutes, they located Trayquain C. Holmes, 18, of the 1300
block of Coalter Street, who appeared to be unconscious and was suffering
from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call
Major Crimes Detective Victoria Griffith-Matko at 646-3912 or Crime Stoppers at
780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the
key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are
anonymous.
