Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Arrest Made in Spotsylvania Street Homicide Investigation

 

January 6, 2026     

 

Arrest Made in Spotsylvania Street Homicide Investigation

 

Richmond Police detectives have made an arrest in the homicide that occurred last month on Spotsylvania Street.

 

Elijah Hicklin, 22, of Richmond, was charged with murder in relation to the homicide of Dameon Felix, 20, of Richmond. His booking photo is attached.

 

At approximately 11:56 p.m., Sunday, December 21, officers responded to the 1600 block of Spotsylvania Street after the gunshot detection system reported a gunfire alert. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Felix, down on the ground with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

Anyone with information about this homicide investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Godwin at (804) 646-5533 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.