December 17, 2019
The Richmond Police Department has made an
arrest in connection to a shooting on Clarkson Road that occurred last week.
David
L. Clayton, 26, of the 600 block of Holbein Place, has been charged with attempted murder
and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. His booking
photo is attached.
At
approximately 10:37 a.m. on Friday, December 13, officers responded to the 1500 block
of Clarkson Road for the report of a person shot. Once on scene,
police found an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He
was taken to a local hospital with a non-life threatening injury.
Shortly
after the shooting, the suspect vehicle was observed by a Second Precinct
officer. The vehicle was stopped in the 400 block of Westover Hills Boulevard
and Clayton was taken into custody without incident. The suspect was also
injured during the incident and treated at a local hospital.
“Excellent
police work led to a quick arrest in this violent crime,” said Major Crimes
Lieutenant Rick Edwards.
Anyone with additional information on this
shooting is asked to call Major Crimes Detective W. O’Neil at (804) 646-4494
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.
