September
28, 2018
Richmond
Police detectives have made two arrests in connection with a homicide that
occurred last week on Mechanicsville Turnpike.
Tyshawn
T. Andrews, 15, of the 1300 block of Coalter Street and Demeco T.
Pressey-Robertson, 17, of the 2400 block of North 23rd Street
were arrested earlier this week. Both have been charged with murder,
attempted robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, and use of a firearm in the
commission of a felony. Their booking photos are attached.
At
approximately 1:36 p.m., on Monday, September 17, officers were called to a
convenience store at the intersection of Mechanicsville Turnpike and Carver
Street for the report of a person down.
Officers
arrived and found Joshua A. Grey, 23, of the 7200 block of Riverside Drive
in the store down and unresponsive. He had suffered an apparent gunshot wound
and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives
believe the shooting occurred near the intersection and that Joshua Grey,
after being injured, ran into the store where he succumbed to his injury.
The
Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.
Anyone with
information about this man’s identity or the homicide is asked to call Major
Crimes Detective T. Coates at (804) 646-0729 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.
