Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Arrest Made, Victim Identified in Drewry Street Homicide

Arrest Made, Victim Identified in Drewry Street Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have made an arrest in the homicide that occurred on Drewry Street on Saturday and have identified the victim as Lavon Page, 62, of Richmond.

On Saturday at approximately 3:01 p.m., officers were called to the 1400 block of Drewry Street for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Page, down and unresponsive in a yard of a residence. He had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives arrested Lionel White, Jr., 55, of Richmond. He has been charged with second degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. His booking photo is attached.

Anyone with further information about this homicide is asked to call Detective A. Sleem at (804) 814-7123 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.