Arrest Made in 2022 Laurel Street Double Shooting
Richmond Police detectives, in coordination with the VCU Police Department and with the assistance of the U.S. Marshal’s Regional Fugitive Task Force, have arrested a suspect in the double shooting on South Laurel Street last September.
Anthony Ford, Jr., 29, of Richmond, was arrested this morning in Richmond without incident. He has been charged with attempted murder x2 and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. His booking photo is attached.
Ford and another unknown male were the subjects of an RPD advisory last October which showed video and still photos of the pair in an attempt to identify the suspects. The second male has not yet been identified and detectives are again asking for the public’s assistance to identify him. His photo is also attached.
At approximately 8:09 p.m. on Monday, September 5, 2022, officers were called to the 200 block of South Laurel Street for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and found two adult males who were suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. They were transported to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life threatening.
Witnesses reported the unidentified male in the below photo assaulted a female at the scene followed by Ford, Jr. shooting the victims.
“We are proud to partner with outstanding agencies throughout our region in the pursuit of public safety,” said RPD Interim Chief Rick Edwards. “The VCU Police Department is a valued law enforcement agency within the city which contributes greatly to the overall mission of safety in Richmond – and the U.S. Marshals are without peer in their expertise, dedication and effectiveness. Working together, we will continue to advance public safety for all.”
"We're thankful for the Richmond Police Department's diligent work in this case," VCU Police Chief John Venuti said. "The shooting occurred within blocks of VCU's Monroe Park Campus, which caused a great deal of concern in our community. We are relieved that this individual is now in custody and will continue to support the investigation in any way we can."
Anyone
with further information about these shootings or anyone who can identify the
second suspect is asked to call Major Crimes Detective G. Sullivan at (804)
646-3929 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.
