Victim Identified, Person of Interest Detained in Fairfield Way Homicide Investigation, Charged for Separate Shooting

Victim Identified, Person of Interest Detained in Fairfield Way Homicide Investigation, Charged for Separate Shooting

 

Richmond Police detectives have in custody an individual who is a person of interest in the homicide that occurred in the parking lot of the Richmond Justice Center on Monday.

 

Naim Crews, Jr., 28, of Richmond, was detained by RPD officers on Monday afternoon in the Fairmount neighborhood after receiving information of his possible involvement in a shooting that occurred on Sunday. Officers and detectives, coordinating with Major Crimes detectives investigating the homicide in the parking lot of the Richmond Justice Center, developed him as a person of interest in that shooting, as well.

 

On Sunday at approximately 11:38 a.m., an employee of a convenience store in the 1400 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike reported an adult male entered the store, demanded money and started to shoot. The employee, an adult male, returned fire and was struck and injured. The suspect was not injured and left the area. Officers arrived and the victim was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were considered life threatening. Following investigation, Crews Jr. has been charged with attempted murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony for the shooting on Mechanicsville Turnpike. His booking photo is below.

 

Detectives have identified the victim in the homicide in the parking lot of the Richmond Justice Center as Timothy Ward, 34, of Henrico County. Charges for Crews, Jr. in this case are pending.

 

On Monday at approximately 12:04 p.m., a Richmond Police Department detective was in the parking lot of the Richmond Justice Center, located in the 1700 block of Fairfield Way, walking towards the building. The detective heard a gunshot nearby and investigated. In the parking lot near the roadway the detective found an adult male, Ward, down and unresponsive. He had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

Detectives are continuing to investigate this homicide and the aggravated assault at the convenience store.

 

Anyone with further information about these incidents is asked to call Major Crimes Detective K. Hyde at (804) 646-3613 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.

Fairfield Way Death Investigation

Fairfield Way Death Investigation

Today at approximately 12:04 p.m., a Richmond Police Department detective was in the parking lot of the Richmond Justice Center, located in the 1700 block of Fairfield Way, walking towards the building. The detective heard a gunshot nearby and investigated. In the parking lot near the roadway the detective found an adult male, down and unresponsive. He had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

A suspect was not located at the scene; however, officers and detectives took information from several persons who were nearby at the time of the shooting which can assist in developing a suspect. Detectives ask anyone who saw suspicious activity near the scene or along Fairfield Way to contact investigators.

The eastbound lanes of Fairfield Way were closed to accommodate the investigation and have re-opened.

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective K. Hyde at (804) 646-3613 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.

 

 

Nelson Street Death Investigation

November 2, 2024

 

Nelson Street Death Investigation

                                       

Today at approximately 5:54 p.m., officers were called to the 1200 block of Nelson Street for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and found an adult male, inside of a residence down on the floor with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

Detectives have determined that this shooting is domestic-related, and one person has been taken into custody. Detectives are not looking for anyone else. This investigation is on-going.

 

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

 

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective B. Plaskett at (804) 646-3431 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.

Victim Identified in Hull Street Road Death Investigation and Aggravated Assault x2

Victim Identified in Hull Street Road Death Investigation and Aggravated Assault x2

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the death investigation that occurred Monday morning on Hull Street Road as Samir Mejia-Zelaya, 19, of Richmond.

Yesterday morning at approximately 1:26 a.m., officers were called to the 5400 block of Hull Street Road for the report of random gunfire. Several minutes later the call was upgraded to a shooting in the 5700 block of Hull Street Road. Once on scene, officers located three adults in a nearby parking lot, a male, Mejia-Zelaya, down and unresponsive and a male and a female injured. They each had suffered apparent gunshot wounds and Mejia-Zelaya was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

The two injured individuals were transported to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life threatening.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Major Crimes Detective B. Neifeld at (804) 646-3246 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.

 

Hull Street Road Death Investigation and Aggravated Assault x2

Hull Street Road Death Investigation and Aggravated Assault x2

This morning at approximately 1:26 a.m., officers were called to the 5400 block of Hull Street Road for the report of random gunfire. Several minutes later the call was upgraded to a shooting in the 5700 block of Hull Street Road. Once on scene, officers located three adults in a nearby parking lot, a male down and unresponsive and a male and a female injured. They each had suffered apparent gunshot wounds and one male was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

The two injured individuals were transported to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life threatening.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Major Crimes Detective B. Neifeld at (804) 646-3246 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.

 

Persons of Interest Located in Scotts Addition Homicide Investigation

Persons of Interest Located in Scotts Addition Homicide Investigation

The three persons of interest, subjects of an advisory on Saturday, sought by detectives in the homicide investigation of Jacob Baldwin, have been identified and contacted by detectives.

Detectives sought to identify these individuals so they could share with investigators possible information about the incident. Detectives do not consider them suspects and are not looking for other suspects in this investigation at this time.

The Richmond Police Department thanks local media and community members for sharing the information regarding this incident and the persons of interest being sought.

At approximately 2:14 a.m., Saturday, October 12, officers were called to the 2800 block of West Marshall Street for the report of an aggravated assault. Officers arrived and located Baldwin down and unresponsive at the intersection of West Marshall and North Sheppard streets with an injury to his head. He was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were considered life threatening. Baldwin succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday.

Nico Rivera, 27, of Mechanicsville, surrendered Saturday at RPD Headquarters without incident and has been charged with second degree murder.

Anyone with further information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective A. Sleem at (804) 814-7123 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.

Suspect Surrenders in Assault, Homicide Investigation, Other Persons of Interest Sought

 Suspect Surrenders in Assault, Homicide Investigation, Other Persons of Interest Sought

The suspect in the assault in the Scotts Addition neighborhood last week that turned fatal has surrendered to Richmond Police. Other persons of interest are still being sought.

Nico Rivera, 27, of Mechanicsville, surrendered today at RPD Headquarters without incident. He has been charged with second degree murder. His booking photo is attached.

RPD thanks local media and community members for sharing the information regarding this incident and the need to identify persons involved.

At approximately 2:14 a.m., Saturday, October 12, officers were called to the 2800 block of West Marshall Street for the report of an aggravated assault. Officers arrived and located Jacob Baldwin, 26, of Midlothian, down and unresponsive at the intersection of West Marshall and North Sheppard streets with an injury to his head. He was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were considered life threatening. Baldwin succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday.

Detectives have determined Baldwin was involved in an altercation where he was struck and injured. Detectives are seeking to identify three other persons, two adult females and an adult male, who may have knowledge of the incident. Their photos from surveillance cameras are also attached.

Anyone with information about these persons of interest or this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective A. Sleem at (804) 814-7123 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.

Nico Rivera

 

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