October 11, 2016
A Richmond man was arrested yesterday in connection with a
shooting that took place last month in the Southwood neighborhood.
Hugo J. Palma Iraheta, 22, of Richmond, is charged
with attempted murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a
felony. His booking photo is attached.
Shortly before 1 a.m. on September 18, officers responded to
the 4600 block of Southwood Parkway for a report of a person shot. They arrived
to find an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound lying on a
sidewalk. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment of
life-threatening injuries.
Anyone with further information about this incident or the
individual pictured is asked to call Major Crimes Detective A. Sleem at
(804) 646-3871 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com.
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