December 12, 2019
The
Richmond Police Department is now investigating a shooting death that occurred
in August as a homicide. Detectives have arrested a Richmond man in connection
with the case.
Tywania
Vassell, 25, of the 2300 block of Afton Avenue has been charged with voluntary manslaughter
and shoot in commission of a felony. His booking photo is attached.
At
approximately 11:54 a.m., on Monday, August 26, officers
responded to the 1400 block of Chestnut Street for the report of a
shooting. When police arrived, they found Drequan X. Trice, 18, of the
600 block of S. Harrison Street suffering from an apparent gunshot
wound. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Anyone with information about this homicide
is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Gouldman at (804) 646-3915 or
contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 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.
