Arrest Made, Victim Identified in St. Paul Street Homicide
Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the homicide that occurred on Monday as Tynisa Tony, 29, of Richmond.
At approximately 4:16 p.m., officers were called to the 900 block of St. Paul Street for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and found an adult female, Tony, down and unresponsive on a sidewalk, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. She was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injury.
The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.
The
offender, Alfontasia Elleby, 25, of Richmond, was arrested and charged
with murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Her booking
photo is attached.
Anyone with further information about this homicide is asked to contact Major Crimes Detective M. Gouldman at (804) 646-3915 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.
