December 16, 2019
The Richmond Police Department, with the
assistance of the United States Marshals Regional Task Force, have
arrested a third person in connection to the Fonticello/Carter Jones Park
homicide in which nine year old Markiya Dickson was fatally wounded and
two others were injured.
Jesus Turner, 20, of the 3100 block of South
Street, Chesterfield County was arrested yesterday morning by members of the U.S.
Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force. His booking photo is attached. He has
been charged with the following:
·
Murder,
·
Two counts of Malicious Wounding
·
Three counts of the Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a
Felony
Two other individuals, Jermaine Davis, 21, of
the 4500 block of Millenbeck Road and Quinshawn Betts, 18 of the 4500
block of Millenbeck Road, were arrested back in October in connection to
the case.
The shootings occurred during the evening of Sunday,
May 26 during a festival at Fonticello/Carter Jones Park in the 2700
block of Bainbridge Street. Detectives have determined that Davis, Turner,
and Betts were involved in an exchange of gunfire in the park in which Dickson
and a juvenile male were wounded. Dickson died at the hospital. Several hours
later, a third individual came forward suffering from a non-life threatening
gunshot wound.
“After
six long weeks of a relentless pursuit of Turner, we’d like to thank the U.S.
Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force for capturing the third suspect wanted in
this tragic incident.” said Major Crimes Captain James Laino. “Our
detectives worked tirelessly on this case and we’d like to thank the F.B.I for
offering a reward for those who came forward with information and the community
members who provided tips.”
Anyone with information about the homicide is
asked to call Major Crimes Detective B. Neifeld at (804) 646-3246 or
contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 or at
www.7801000.com with tips. The P3 Tips
App may also be used. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
