August 28, 2020
Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim and the suspect in last night’s homicide on Chamberlayne Avenue.
Around 8:30 p.m. August 27, 2020, officers responded to the 5200 block of Chamberlayne Avenue for a shooting at the 7-Eleven store. Once on scene, they found Vanterry M. Fields, a male in his 50s, in the parking lot with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Craig Maryland was immediately taken into custody. He is charged with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. His booking photo is attached.
Detectives have determined the victim and suspect, who knew each other, got into a fight, which led to the shooting.
Anyone with additional information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective K. Hughes at (804) 385-7269 or 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.
