Richmond Police detectives, following a widespread and meticulous investigation which began the evening of the shooting, have charged five individuals in the homicide of a 15 year-old-girl in September in the Gilpin Court neighborhood.
- Rarmil Coley-Pettiford, 25, of Richmond, has been charged with first degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, discharge of a firearm in a public place, and discharge of a firearm from a moving vehicle.
- Tyree Coley, 20 of Richmond has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder.
- Savonne Henderson, 23, of Henrico, has been charged with first degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, discharge of a firearm in a public place, and discharge of a firearm from a moving vehicle.
- Mitchell Hudson, Jr., 20, of Richmond, has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder.
- Rashard Jackson, 21, of Richmond, has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder.
Additional charges are pending. Booking photos for Coley-Pettiford, Henderson and Hudson, Jr., are attached. Booking photos of Coley and Jackson are not yet available.
On Monday, September 12 at approximately 7:27 p.m., officers were called to the 900 block of North 1st Street for the report of shots fired. Officers arrived and located a juvenile female down and unresponsive on a sidewalk. She had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.
“This was a senseless act of violence which resulted in the heartbreaking death of a young lady,” said Chief Gerald M. Smith. “We all have a role to play when it comes to stopping gun violence. We must act now to prevent more tragedies from ruining more lives and families.”
Anyone with further information about this homicide is asked to contact Major Crimes Detective P. Ripley at (804)-646-0423 or 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.
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| Rarmil Coley-Pettiford |
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| Savonne Henderson |
