May 16,
2017
During a
traffic stop shortly after 6:00 p.m., Monday, May 15, in the 3800 block of
Lynnhaven Avenue, a Richmond Police officer fatally shot the driver of the
vehicle, Jaison Fitzgerald, 29, of the 1900 block of Accommodation Street.
Fitzgerald
was being sought on several warrants, including Attempted Murder, in
connection with a domestic dispute with a female companion and her family.
The most recent encounter had occurred earlier that day, at approximately 1:40
p.m. in the 1300 block of Armfield Road, during which it was reported
Fitzgerald had shot at a family member of the woman.
The
Department’s Force Investigation Team (FIT), comprised of Major Crimes
Division detectives, are investigating the fatal shooting of Fitzgerald and will
present their findings to the Commonwealth’s Attorney for review.
They have spoken to several residents of
the neighborhood and ask anyone who may have seen, heard or videotaped the
incident to contact Detective W. Thompson at (804) 646-3925 or by
calling Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 or www.7801000.com
or by texting Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the keyword “iTip” followed by
your tip. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
Fitzgerald
was the only occupant of the vehicle. He was transported to a local
hospital where he was pronounced dead. A weapon was recovered at the
scene.
