May 21, 2020
Richmond Police Major Crimes detectives
– with the help of the First Precinct Focus Mission Team (FMT), Richmond
Redevelopment & Housing Authority (RRHA) Unit, and the Strategic Violence
Interdiction Unit (SVIU) – have made four arrests in connection to last month’s
homicide of a 15-year-old male in the city’s East End.
The multi-jurisdictional grand jury met
yesterday and handed down indictments for the following three individuals:
1.
Raiquan M. Sims, 19, of Richmond has been
charged with First-Degree Murder and Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a
Felony
2.
Chrishawn Hickman, 18, of Richmond has
been charged with First-Degree Murder and Use of a Firearm in the Commission
of a Felony
3.
Antione D. Carter, 18, of Richmond has
been charged with First-Degree Murder and Use of a Firearm in the Commission
of a Felony
Their booking photos are attached.
Detectives also arrested a 17-year-old
male in connection with the homicide. He has been charged with First-Degree
Murder, Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony and Possession of a
Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
The incident occurred back on Thursday,
April 23 at approximately 1:46 a.m. in the 1100 block of North
21st Street, where it intersects with R Street. Officers were in the area,
heard several gunshots and as they responded, the Richmond Department of
Emergency Communications received calls for a person shot. Once on scene,
they located the male victim in the street suffering from an apparent gunshot
wound. He was taken to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his
injuries. The victim’s family has asked that we not release his
name.
Anyone with further information on this
homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Gouldman at (804)
646-3915 or (804) 646-5100. You can also 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.
Raiquan M. Sims
Chrishawn
Hickman
Antione D. Carter
