March
25, 2018
The
Richmond Police Department has made an arrest and identified the victim in a
homicide that occurred yesterday afternoon on Broad Street.
Brian
M. Tyler, 36, of the 4700 block of Bell Road, Powhatan was taken into custody by VCU Police
yesterday and has been charged with murder and use of a firearm in
the commission of a felony. His booking photo is attached.
“We
would like to thank VCU Police for their quick response to the shooting that
occurred yesterday afternoon,” said Major Crimes Captain James Laino.
“Officers were able to detain Tyler who was later identified as the suspect.”
At
approximately 3:15 p.m., yesterday, officers with the VCU Police Department
heard a shot fired in the area of Broad and 4th streets.
The
officers, with officers from the Richmond Police Department, arrived at the
scene and found Brandon W. Ruffin, 29, of the 1900 block of 4th
Avenue suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a
local hospital where he succumbed to his injury.
Detectives
believe this was an isolated incident.
Anyone
with information about this shooting is asked to call Major Crimes Detective
M. Young at (804) 646-3926 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000
or at www.7801000.com. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for
smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
Brian M. Tyler
