Victim Identified, Suspect Apprehended in Fatal and Non-Fatal Domestic Shootings
The victim who died at the scene of the domestic-related shootings in the 3100 block of 5th Avenue this morning has been identified and the suspect has been apprehended.
Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim as Zion Terry, 18, of Richmond.
The suspect, Levy Nelson, 41, of Richmond, was apprehended this afternoon by Henrico County Police after Nelson was the subject of a news conference and media coverage for his role in the shootings. His vehicle locations were captured by automatic license plate readers and information by the public was received on his possible whereabouts.
Henrico Police located Nelson in his truck and attempted to stop him. Nelson collided with several vehicles, including HPD police vehicles, before Henrico Police were able to make the apprehension. A Henrico Police officer was injured during the apprehension.
Nelson was transported to RPD headquarters and has been charged with malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Additional charges are pending. His booking photo is not yet available.
The VCU Police Department, U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force and the ATF all contributed to the successful result.
At approximately 9:50 a.m., officers were called to the 3100 block of 5th Avenue for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and found three individuals in a home who had suffered apparent gunshot wounds. An adult male, Terry, was found down and unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the scene. An adult female, 38, and a juvenile female, 14, were transported to a local hospital. The adult’s injuries are now not considered to be life threatening while the juvenile’s injuries are still considered life threatening.
Anyone with further information related to these shootings is asked to contact Major Crimes Detective A. Sleem at (804) 814-7123 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. Tips may also be submitted through the P3 app. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.
