Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in yesterday’s homicide as Rupert Haughton, 36, of Richmond.
Yesterday at approximately 1:17 p.m., officers were called to the 2200 block of West Grace Street for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Haughton, down and unresponsive from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives have arrested Zakell Johnson, 27, of Richmond and charged him with murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. His booking photo is attached.
The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.
Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Godwin at (804) 646-5533 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.
