Richmond Police Department received a tip about a suspicious man lurking on 1st Street and Barret Avenue on March 14, according to their official Facebook page.
When officers arrived at the scene, the suspect was MIA. However, persistence paid off as the patrol extended to the nearby 1st Street and MacDonald Avenue, where they spotted three individuals fitting the description provided. As per the department's account, one suspect ditched a loaded .40 caliber Taurus firearm before making a break for it on foot, only to be swiftly nabbed thanks to the high police presence.
The other two didn't attempt to flee and were approached by officers. It wasn't long before their backgrounds were checked, and officers realized both had open felony warrants. The trio got booked into jail, as the Facebook update details.
The recovered firearm adds another layer of concern to the ordeal, though it was mentioned no shots were fired during the incident. The Richmond Police Department applauded the community for helping to maintain peace and safety in the area, reinforcing the importance of cooperation between residents and law enforcement in mitigating crime rates. More details on the case are yet to unfold.
