Two Charged in Richmond Highway Homicide Investigation
Following indictments by a grand
jury on Monday, December 2, the suspects in the homicide that occurred in the 00
block of Richmond Highway in September have now been charged for that
incident.
Douglas Harris, 51, of Richmond, has been charged with first degree murder, use of a firearm in the
commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a violent felon. Kellie
Johnson, 46, of Richmond has been charged with first degree murder and use
of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Their booking photos are attached.
At approximately 7:12 a.m., on Thursday,
September 26, officers were called to the 200 block of Richmond Highway for
the report of a person down. Officers arrived and found an adult male, Manchee
Edwards, Jr., 23, of Richmond, down and unresponsive in a front yard of a
structure. He had suffered a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the
scene.
Anyone with further information
about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective P.
Ripley at (804) 646-0423 or call 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.
