December 6, 2019
Richmond
Police detectives, with the assistance of the United States Marshals Regional
Task Force, have made an arrest in connection with a homicide on Midlothian
Turnpike last week.
Deon
Thomas, 19, of the 200 block of West Charity Street, was arrested yesterday by the U.S. Marshals
Regional Fugitive Task Force. He has been charged with robbery and use
of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Additional charges are pending.
At approximately 11:03 p.m. on November 30, officers responded to a business in the 3100
block of Midlothian Turnpike for the report of a person shot. Once on
scene, police found Ashraf H. Mahasees, who worked at the store,
suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the
scene.
Anyone with information about this homicide
is asked to call Major Crimes Detective A. Darnell at (804) 646-3927 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.
