October
24, 2016
A Richmond man is
facing two felonies in connection with a homicide that occurred Saturday
morning in the Swansboro West neighborhood.
Tracey S.
Hughes, 54, of the 3300 block of Lawson Street, was taken into custody
Saturday. He has been charged with possession of a sawed-off shotgun and
possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Additional charges are
expected. His booking photo is attached.
At approximately
6:38 a.m. on October 22, officers were called to the 3300 block of Lawson
Street for a report of a person down. The victim – Naquan R. Bentley, 35, of
the 5800 block of Westover Village Drive –was located outside. He had
suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives do not
believe the incident to be a random act. The case remains under investigation.
Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to
call Major Crimes
Detective Victoria Griffith Matko at (804) 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 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
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