Saturday, October 20, 2018

Person of Interest in Double Shooting


October 20, 2018
The Richmond Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a person of interest in yesterday’s double shooting in the city.

RPD officers are looking for Bryan Trent, 31 years of age, of Richmond in connection with a shooting that wounded two people in the city’s east end.

At approximately 9:04 a.m. RPD officers were called to the 1200 block of Admiral Gravely Boulevard for a report of a shooting. Officers found a female and a male in an apartment who had each been shot. The female remains hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. The male was treated and released.

Warrants have been obtained charging Trent with:
·         Attempted Murder (x2),
·         Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony (x2), and
·         Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

Trent is described as being 5’ 7” tall, 165 pounds with black hair, brown eyes and a dark complexion.

Anyone who spots Trent or knows of his whereabouts should call 911 immediately or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000, www.7801000.com or by using the smartphone P3 app. You may also call Major Crimes Detective P. Ripley at (804) 646-0423.

Do not approach Trent or make your presence known to him. He should be considered armed and dangerous.

                                                               Bryan Trent