March 21, 2018
The
Richmond Police Department has charged two persons in connection to a shooting
that occurred last night.
At approximately 9:15 p.m., a Fourth Precinct officer observed an altercation among a group of people in a parking lot of a business in the 2000 block of Chamberlayne Avenue and investigated. The officer learned a female had been struck by gunfire and had already left the scene in a personal vehicle. During the incident another female was shot at but not struck.
Moments later a local hospital reported a female who had suffered an apparent gunshot wound had arrived from Chamberlayne Avenue via a personal vehicle. Her injury was not considered life threatening.
The investigation led to the arrest of a male for shooting the injured victim. Jermon D. Brooks, 39, of the 6800 block of Cluck Lane, Henrico, has been charged with attempted murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
Also charged was Janice C. Bailey, 48, of the 7700 block of Stand Circle, Mechanicsville. She was charged with attempted murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony for shooting at but not striking the other female victim.
Anyone with further information about this incident is asked to call Major Crimes Detective J. Larry at (804) 646-5896 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 three Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
