Arrest Made in South
Carolina in East Grace Street Shooting Investigation
The suspect who fled from the scene in
the aggravated assault incident on East Grace Street on Thursday surrendered to
South Carolina law enforcement officers after a brief pursuit there this
weekend.
Officers in Horry County, S.C. observed
the suspect vehicle that was the subject of the Richmond Police Department alert
and attempted to make a traffic stop. The driver refused to stop and eventually
fled on foot before surrendering to police.
In consultation with the Richmond Office
of the Commonwealth’s Attorney, RPD detectives have charged Dorian Evans, 34,
of Chesterfield County, with attempted murder and use of a firearm in the
commission of a felony. His booking photo, courtesy of Horry County, S.C.
police, is attached.
In the early morning hours of Tuesday,
October 27, officers were called to the 100 block of East Grace Street
for the report of broken windows of a business. Officers arrived and investigated,
locating Evans nearby. He was arrested and charged with felony destruction of
property.
The business owner reported having an
ongoing dispute with Evans, who had threatened the owner days earlier. A protective
order by the owner had been filed.
On Thursday at approximately 1:43 p.m.,
Richmond Police officers responded to the 100 block of East Grace Street
for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and found an adult female across
the street from the shop, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. She was
transported to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life
threatening.
Officers and detectives investigated and
determined Evans had entered the shop and brandished a firearm at the business
owner, an adult female. The owner fired at Evans, causing him to flee the
scene. The shot injured the victim across the street.
As mentioned in the earlier advisory
regarding this incident, this shooting had no connection to the nearby political
office on the block, the Republican Party of Virginia headquarters.
No charges have been placed against the store
owner at this time. The investigation continues.
Anyone with further information is asked
to call Detective J. Wilson at (804) 646-0712 or Crime Stoppers at
(804) 780-1000. Tips can also be submitted via the P3 Tips smartphone app.
All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are strictly anonymous.
