October 4, 2024
Victim, Shooter
Identified in Homicide, Suicide Investigation on Chamberlayne Avenue
At approximately 5:54 a.m., Saturday, September 21, officers
were called to the 4300 block of Chamberlayne Avenue for the report of two persons down in a
residence.
Officers arrived and located an
adult female, Jonel Brown, 29, of Richmond and an
adult male, Darnell Forehand, 29, of Richmond down and
unresponsive in the home. They had both suffered apparent gunshot wounds. Brown
was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries last
Thursday. Forehand was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives have determined that Forehand shot Brown before
shooting himself. Motive of the shooting is unknown at this time, however,
detectives have also determined that Forehand and Brown were in a dating
relationship.
The Medical Examiner will determine the
cause and manner of deaths.
Anyone with information about this shooting
is asked to call Major Crimes Detective G. Russell at (804) 646-7715 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.
