July
28, 2016
Richmond
Police detectives are 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
earlier this month on Midlothian Turnpike.
Corey
E. Young, 26, of Richmond, is
wanted on charges of malicious wounding and use of a firearm
in the commission of a felony.
At
approximately 7:41 p.m. p.m. on July 20, officers were called to the 4000 block
of Midlothian Turnpike for a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, they
located an adult male inside an apartment suffering from an apparent gunshot
wound. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening
injuries.
Young is
described as a black male, 6’ tall, weighing about 153 pounds, with a dark
complexion, black hair and brown eyes. He has “Cory” tattooed on his right arm.
He is
considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached. Anyone who sees him is asked to
call police immediately.
Anyone with any information about this individual
or his whereabouts is asked to call Major
Crimes Detective Janet Mills at (804) 646-6734 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.
Submit tips to GUN250 about persons illegally
possessing guns by texting Crime Stoppers at 274637, then using keyword
“GUN250” followed by your tip. Rewards up to $250. All the Crime
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