Charges on File in Stockton Street Death Investigation
Richmond Police detectives have placed charges on file regarding the Stockton Street death investigation involving a 13-year-old male that occurred earlier this month.
Detectives have charges on file for a 14-year-old male including: involuntary manslaughter, reckless handling of a firearm, discharge of a firearm within an occupied dwelling, grand larceny (firearm) and underage possession of a firearm.
The suspect is in custody in another jurisdiction on unrelated charges.
At approximately 9:54 p.m., Friday, March 10, officers were called to the 1600 block of Stockton Street for the report of a person down. Officers arrived and located the 13-year-old male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
“A wave of grief reaches all corners of our city when a young person loses their life due to firearms in Richmond,” said Interim Chief Rick Edwards. “It is even worse when it is preventable. A firearm stolen from a vehicle led to this tragedy and once again I implore all those with firearms to secure them safely.”
Anyone with further information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective G. Russell at (804) 646-7715 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.
