January
29, 2020
Richmond
Police Department detectives have made an arrest and are also asking for the
public’s assistance in locating two suspects in the homicide that occurred
prior to a Thurman Street fire.
At
approximately 2:22 a.m. on November 1, the Richmond Fire Department responded
to the 00 block of Thurman Street for the report of a warehouse fire.
After the fire was suppressed, firefighters found Anthony S. Wheeler, 35, of
Charles City, VA, down and unresponsive in the warehouse. He had suffered
apparent gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Major
Crimes detectives have been investigating. Last week, Marquise J. Culpepper,
20, of the 2400 block of Hull Street, who was in custody on unrelated
charges, was charged in the Thurman Street incident with murder, use of a
firearm in the commission of a felony, robbery and arson. Additional charges
are pending. His photo is attached.
Detectives
currently have outstanding warrants for Roquanta R. Beard, 18, of the 3400
block of Ritter Street and for Johntae D. Sauls, 18, of the 3400 block
of Maury Street for their involvement in this incident. Detectives are
seeking information on their whereabouts from the public. Their photos are also
attached.
Anyone
with further information about this homicide or anyone who knows the
whereabouts of Beard or Sauls is asked to contact Major Crimes Detective M.
Godwin at (804) 317-6922 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 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.
