September 21, 2018
Richmond Police Department detectives, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals’ Regional Fugitive Task Force, have made an arrest for a shooting that occurred on Westover Hills Boulevard this week. Mekyle D. Purnell, 27, of the 400 block of Westover Hills Boulevard, was arrested this morning and charged with attempted murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. His photo is attached.
At
approximately 5:22 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18, officers were called to the
400 block of Westover Hills Boulevard for the report of a shooting. Officers
arrived and found a male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was
transported to a local hospital with an injury that was not considered life
threatening.
“Major
Crimes detectives did an outstanding job on this investigation,” said Major
Crimes Lieutenant Don Davenport. “They worked tirelessly all week on this case
and the resulting arrest shows their dedication and drive paid off yet again.”
Detectives are asking anyone with further information about this
incident to contact Major Crimes Detective E. Livengood at (804) 646-3185 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.
