Suspect Charged, Victim Identified in North 20th Street Homicide Investigation
Following a quick arrest of a suspect by a Richmond Police Department sergeant who was near the shooting scene, Richmond Police detectives have charged the suspect in the homicide that occurred Friday on North 20th Street and have identified the victim.
On Friday at approximately 10:26 p.m., a First Precinct sergeant was walking in Shockoe Bottom on a “Hotspot Curve” self-initiated call for service. This crime deterrent strategy has officers deploy at locations which have experienced violent incidents to use officer visibility to deter crime. It also allows for more rapid response should incidents occur.
At that time, the sergeant heard gunshots from approximately two blocks away. The sergeant observed a victim down and unresponsive in the 100 block of North 20th Street and detained a subject at the scene.
Other officers arrived to assist. Emergency medical personnel also responded and pronounced Richard McKinnon, 54, of Richmond, dead at the scene. The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.
Detectives have charged Anthony Williams, 31, of Richmond, with murder. His booking photo is attached.
Anyone with further information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective C. Tovar at (804) 646-6739 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.
