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Richmond Police announce arrest in connection with Westhampton double shooting

The double shooting occurred late last Sunday evening in the 5600 block of Patterson Avenue.

Trevor Dickerson

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Richmond Police detectives have arrested a suspect in connection to the double shooting which occurred earlier this week in the city’s Westhampton neighborhood.

At around 11:20 PM on Sunday, June 4th, police received several calls for shots fired in a parking lot in the 5600 block of Patterson Avenue. When officers arrived, they found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.

The two victims were transported to a local hospital. One has since been released; the second victim’s condition is considered non-life-threatening.

On Thursday, the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested Raquan T. Waller, 19, of the 3800 block of Tighe Court in connection with the shooting. He has been charged with two counts of both attempted murder and use of a firearm in commission of a felony.

Detectives ask anyone with any additional information about the double shooting to call Major Crimes Detective A. Sleem at 804.814.7123 or contact Crime Stoppers at 804.780.1000 or by texting Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the keyword “iTip,” followed by your tip.

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Trevor Dickerson is the Editor and Co-Founder of RVAHub.