Chaos briefly erupted on Nevin Ave. last Saturday when an argument over a child custody exchange escalated into gunfire. Richmond Police Department officers arrived on scene at approximately 6:50 pm, following reports of shots fired in the 3500 block of Nevin Ave. According to the Richmond Police Department, the situation involved a male suspect allegedly opening fire on a car fleeing the scene, a car which was not merely transporting the intended victim but also three young children.
Despite the potential for tragedy, the police confirmed that there were no physical injuries among the vehicle's occupants, given two of the children were under the age of two. Responding to the critical situation, officers soon located the suspect in the 3600 block of Barrett Ave. The suspect attempted to quickly sidestep capture, fleeing on foot and discarding what was later identified as a stolen firearm, which police promptly recovered.
The Richmond Police then set up a perimeter, enhancing their efforts with drone technology and support from outside agencies. K9 Cash proved his worth, assisting officers to ferret out the suspect, who had sought refuge in a residential crawl space. The suspect is now facing an array of serious charges, including attempted murder and possession of a stolen and loaded firearm.
