Thursday, March 21, 2019

Arrest Made in Lamberts Avenue Shooting


March 21, 2019

The Richmond Police Department, with the assistance of several law enforcement partners, have made an arrest in connection with a shooting on Lamberts Avenue earlier this week.

Theron D. Shackleford, 32, of the 2900 block of Monet Court, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in North Carolina last night. He was charged with attempted murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.  His mugshot will not be available until he is extradited from North Carolina.

At approximately 10:39 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, Richmond Police officers responded to the 2700 block of Lamberts Avenue for a shooting. Once on scene, they found an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.  He was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Richmond Police made this arrest with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, U.S. Marshals Eastern District of North Carolina Violent Fugitive Task Force, Cary Police Department Emergency Response Team, and Wake County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Response Team.
“Thanks to the relentless pursuit by the U.S. Marshals Service and the assisting jurisdictions, this violent individual was captured within approximately 24 hours,” said Major Crimes Lt. Richard Edwards.
Anyone with further information about this shooting is asked to call Major Crimes Detective E. Livengood at (804) 646-3185 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com.  The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used.  All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.