Suspect Arrested in North Thompson Street Homicide Investigation
Following swift investigative work into the fatal stabbing that occurred Tuesday on North Thompson Street, Richmond Police First Precinct officers – supported by the RPD SWAT Team and detectives – made an arrest last night.
Devonte Knott, 23, of Richmond, was located inside an apartment in the 3500 block of East Richmond Road. Officers issued repeated commands for Knott to exit the residence. After numerous unsuccessful attempts, the RPD SWAT Team and Negotiator Team responded to assist. Despite multiple further directives, Knott continued to refuse to exit. The SWAT Team then deployed CS gas in the residence, which resulted in Knott’s surrender. He was medically treated at the scene.
Knott has been
charged with second-degree murder. Additional charges may
follow. His booking photo is attached.
The incident
under investigation occurred Tuesday at approximately 11:47 p.m. Officers were
called to the 00 block of North Thompson Street for a reported assault.
Upon arrival, they found Joseph Hunt, 45, of Richmond,
inside a residence suffering from a stab wound. Hunt was transported to a local
hospital, where he later succumbed to his injury.
Detectives have
determined the stabbing followed an interaction between Knott and Hunt.
Anyone with
further information about this homicide is asked to contact Major Crimes
Detective P. Torres at (804) 646-3930 or call Crime Stoppers at (804)
780-1000. Tips may also be submitted through the P3 Tips app. All Crime
Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.
