Thursday, April 27, 2023

Arrest Made and Victim Identified in Halifax Homicide

Arrest Made and Victim Identified in Halifax Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim of a shooting on Halifax Avenue today as Kwanasia Clark, 25, of Richmond.

Destiny Conway, 23, of Richmond, was charged with Malicious Wounding x2 and Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony x2. Additional charges are pending. Her booking photo is attached.

This morning at approximately 2:19 a.m., Richmond Police officers responded to the 2200 block of Halifax Avenue after hearing gunfire in the area.  They located three adult females with gunshot wounds.  Two of the three sustained non-life threatening injuries and one was pronounced dead on scene. One woman was transported to a local hospital and the other refused treatment. 

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Detective M. Godwin at (804) 646-5533 or contact 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.