RPD Thanks Community,
Announces Arrest in North Avenue Homicide
The Richmond
Police Department thanks the community for tips and information that led to the
identity and location of the suspect in the North Avenue homicide.
“The arrest in
this tragic homicide demonstrates the power of a community working together to
bring justice to the victim’s family and the entire city of Richmond,” said
Chief Rick Edwards. “I want to personally thank the members of our
community who came forward with critical information that helped our detectives
identify and locate the suspect. Our detectives acted swiftly and
professionally, following up on those tips and locating and arresting the
suspect without incident within hours. This outcome reflects both the
dedication of our investigators and the strength of our partnership with the
people we serve. We are grateful for the community’s trust and its commitment
to making Richmond safer.”
RPD detectives,
with assistance of the U.S. Marshals Capitol Area Regional Fugitive Task Force,
located the suspect, Justin Regis, 21, of Richmond, last night and
arrested him without incident. He has been charged with armed robbery and use
of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Additional charges are pending. His
booking photo is attached.
On Saturday at
approximately 5:29 a.m., a passerby saw a person down in a business in
the 4200 block of North Avenue. Richmond Police Department officers were
called to the scene.
The Richmond Fire
Department was called to the scene and made entry into the business. RPD officers
located an adult male employee down and unresponsive. He had suffered an
apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. He has been
identified as Abidine Boye, 30, of Richmond.
Anyone with
further information about this homicide is asked to contact Major Crimes
Detective P. Mansfield at (804) 646-6996 or Crime Stoppers at (804)
780-1000. Tips may also be submitted through the P3 app. All Crime Stoppers
reporting methods are anonymous.