Three suspects have been arrested in connection to the quadruple shooting that took place on Nine Mile Road on Friday Night.
The shooting killed two boys, ages 9 and 14. The two were killed at O.M.G. convenience store at the intersection of Creighton Road and Nine Mile Road.
Another two were critically injured during the shooting but are expected to live.
Out of the three arrests, two were 17-year-old juveniles. The other suspect arrested has been identified as 18-year-old Clintoine Baker.
All three face the following charges:
● Murder
● Attempted murder
● Shooting into an occupied vehicle
● Shooting from a moving vehicle
“From the time that this happened police have been working tirelessly to go out and find out and hold those responsible for this heinous crime, so I’m not going to give out details about what led to this here because this investigation is still ongoing,” Chief Smith said.
During a morning press conference on Tuesday, Richmond Police Chief Smith said the incident is not being labeled as gang-related at this time.
If anyone has information regarding the shooting, Richmond Police urge you to call Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000. Authorities are also offering a $5,000 reward for information in connection to an arrest.