Friday, November 9, 2018

Arrests Made in Lakeview Avenue Homicide


November 9, 2018

Richmond Police detectives have made quick arrests in connection to Monday afternoon’s homicide on Lakeview Avenue.

Stephon T. Benniefield, 57, of the 2100 block of North 25th Street, Tyshawn D. Hargrove, 24, of the 3700 block of Angela Drive, and Stephon T. Woodbury, 33, of the 2200 block of Harwood Street were arrested yesterday and have all been charged with conspiracy to commit murder. Their booking photos are attached. A booking photo of Benniefield will be released once it becomes available.

At approximately 12:26 p.m. Monday, officers responded to the 1200 block of Lakeview Avenue for the report of a person shot. When police arrived they located Jerome Williams, 52, of the 2000 block of Lakeview Avenue approximately a block away suffering from a life threatening gunshot wound.

Williams was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective J. Bridges at (804) 646-4494 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.