September 23, 2016
A Richmond man was arrested yesterday in connection with a
July shooting that injured three people at the motel on Midlothian Turnpike.
Erik T. Bell, 28, of the 1600 block of Otterdale Road,
is charged with malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the
commission of a felony. His booking photo is attached.
Around 3 a.m. on July 30, officers responded to the
Cloverleaf Inn located at 5456 Midlothian Turnpike for a report of three people
shot inside one of the rooms. They arrived to find two men and one woman
suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. All three victims were taken to a local
hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Anyone with further information about this case is asked to
call Major Crimes Detective Mark Godwin at 804 646-5533 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.
