Nine Charged in Eight Shooting Investigations

April 16, 2021

The Richmond Police Department Major Crimes unit has announced charges in eight recent shooting investigations:

·      Laquisha Graves, 21, of Richmond, has been charged with shooting into an occupied vehicle for the incident in the 700 block of Hull Street on March 31.

·       Harvey Williams, 22, of Richmond, has been charged with aggravated malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony for the shooting in the 1800 block of Hull Street on January 29.

 

·       Curtis Brockington, 41, of Richmond, has been charged with malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon for the shooting in the 2000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike on March 14

 

·       Joseph Hunt, 41, of Henrico, has been charged with possession of firearm by convicted felon for the shooting in the 1100 block of North 25th Street on March 24. Additional charges are pending.

 

·       Malik Nelson, 22, of Richmond, has been charged with malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony for the shooting in the 2200 block of Afton Avenue on March 26.

 

·       James Austin, Jr., 22, of Richmond and Jamara Claiborne, 23, of Henrico, have been charged with attempted murder x2 and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony x2 for the double shooting in the 1600 block of Pollock Street on April 8. They were taken into custody by Virginia State Police in Smyth County.

 

·       Jose Pacheco, 31, of Richmond, has been charged with malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony for the shooting in the 2800 block of Hathaway Road on April 11.

 

·       James Wright, 68, of Richmond, has been charged with attempted murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony for the shooting in the 2200 block of Chalfont Drive on April 12.

 

 

“These arrests and charges are excellent examples of the dedication of our Major Crimes detectives,” said Chief Gerald M. Smith. “These cases resulted in these charges thanks to information from the community and the focused commitment from the detective team.”

 

Anyone with further information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.

Victim Identified in Stockton Street Death Investigation

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in Sunday’s death investigation on Stockton Street as Litonio Eaddy, 19.

At approximately 3:25 p.m., officers were called to the 3400 block of Stockton Street for a report of a shooting. Officers arrived and found an adult male, Eaddy, down and unresponsive suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Gouldman at (804) 646-3915 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.

Victim Identified in North 30th Street Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in Sunday’s homicide on North 30^th Street as Albert Harvey Jr., a male in his 30’s.

At approximately 1:10 p.m., officers were called to the 500 block of North 30^th Street for a report of a person down. Officers arrived and found Harvey, Jr., down and unresponsive suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective P. Ripley at (804) 646-0423 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. 

North 30th Street Homicide

Yesterday at approximately 1:10 p.m., Richmond Police Department officers were called to the 500 block of North 30^th Street for a report of a person down. Officers arrived and found an adult male, down and unresponsive, suffering from an apparent wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives will release the identity of the victim following family notification.

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

Anyone with information is asked to call Major Crimes Detective P. Ripley at (804) 646-0423 or 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.

Stockton Street Death Investigation

Yesterday at approximately 3:25 p.m., Richmond Police Department officers were called to the 3400 block of Stockton Street for a report of a shooting. Officers arrived and found an adult male, down and unresponsive, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives will release the identity of the victim following family notification.

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

Anyone with information is asked to call Major Crimes M. Gouldman at (804) 646-3915 or 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.

East Baker Street Death Investigation

At approximately 2:55 a.m., officers were called to First and Charity streets for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and found an adult male who was suffering an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injury.

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

Detectives have determined the incident occurred in the 100 block of East Baker Street and are investigating.

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective G. Bailey at (804) 646-6743 or 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.

Afton Avenue Death Investigation

At approximately 4:46 p.m., officers were called to the 2300 block of Afton Avenue for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and found a juvenile male who was suffering an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injury.

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

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective J. Larry at (804) 646-5896 or 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.