June 9, 2017
The Richmond Police
Department has identified the victims in a double homicide that occurred
earlier this week on the city’s south side. They are:- Christian K.
Singleton, 15, of the 3900 block of Larchmont Lane
- Ketron R.
Wells, 16, of the 1700 block of Halifax Avenue
On Wednesday,
June 7, at approximately 9:53 p.m., officers
received calls for random gunfire in the 3600 block of Decatur Street. They
arrived and found the bodies of Singleton and Wells outside on the ground lying
near each other. They had both been shot.
“This
is the second time this year that two teens, children, have been shot and
killed together; last March in Mosby Court and now this. It is hard to imagine
the pain their families are experiencing,” said RPD Chief Alfred Durham.
“The only way we can bring some measure of comfort to them is to catch the
killers. In both cases, our detectives need tips from the public to solve these
crimes. Staying silent is no longer an option. I encourage anyone with
information to tell us what you know.”
Both
Singleton and Wells were students in the Richmond Public School System.
“I am deeply saddened by the deaths of two of our high school students. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families at this time,” said RPS Superintendent Dr. Dana Bedden. “We recognize the severe impacts that these unfortunate incidents have had on the culture and climate of our schools. Every time there is an act of violence involving our students, it disrupts our learning environment and increases the already existing challenges in helping our students achieve academic success. We will continue to work collaboratively with the Richmond Police Department as well as our community partners to ensure that the safety and well-being of our students remains paramount in our school system.”
Anyone
with information about these homicides is asked to call Major Crimes
Detective J. Fultz at (804) 646-3929 or contact Crime Stoppers at
780-1000 or 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. Crime
Stoppers methods are anonymous.
