Suspect Charged in North Monroe Street Homicide Investigation
Following grand jury indictments, the suspect in the North Monroe Street homicide in March has now been charged with murder and use of a firearm in the commission of murder.
Malcolm Mason, 32, of Richmond, who was taken into custody shortly after the shooting, had originally been charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and willfully discharging a firearm resulting in serious bodily injury. His booking photo is attached.
On Friday, March 20 at approximately 11:39 p.m., officers heard gunshots while on patrol near the intersection of West Broad and North Monroe streets. Officers responded to the 300 block of North Monroe Street and found a male, Lamar Butler, 25, of Richmond, down and unresponsive with apparent gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Anyone with further information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective K. Hyde at (804) 646-3613 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.
