Richmond Police detectives have arrested a Richmond man in
connection with a homicide that occurred in January in the city’s south side.
The department had originally categorized this as a
death investigation.
This is now the 55th homicide detectives are investigating.
William R. Morris, 22, of the 1200 block of Keswick Lane
was arrested last week in Richmond by the U.S. Marshals Regional Task Force
without incident. He is charged with voluntary manslaughter. His photo
is attached.
At approximately 10:47 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 29, RPD
officers responded to a report of a gunshot victim who had arrived at
Chippenham Hospital. The victim, Mikequan Blakey, 21, of the 3200 block of
Ransom Hills Road, Chesterfield was pronounced dead several minutes later.
A report minutes earlier of random gunfire in the 1000
block of Forestview School Drive helped officers identify the crime scene
where the shooting took place.
“This arrest was made possible by the tireless work over
many months by dedicated detectives in Major Crimes,” said Capt. James
Laino.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call
Major Crimes Detective M. Godwin at (804) 646-5533 or contact Crime
Stoppers at 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com.
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