Richmond Police have three people in custody in connection with the Feb. 21 double-homicide in Shockoe Bottom.
Carlos Johnson Jr., 26, of Henrico County was arrested on Thursday without incident. He has been charged with first-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and malicious wounding.
Shaquan Morris, 22, of Henrico County was arrested yesterday without incident. He has been charged with first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
Drevon Jackson-Brown, 25, of Henrico County surrendered to detectives today without incident. He has been charged with first-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony (2x), and malicious wounding.
The shooting took place at 2:47 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21, on North 18th Street.
Genesis Jones, 23, of Petersburg, was found down and unresponsive with apparent gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Additional officers arrived and found an adult male, Dominic Jackson, 42, of Henrico County, down and unresponsive. He had also suffered apparent gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
In addition to Jones and Jackson, seven other adults were shot and transported to local hospitals.
All seven gunshot victims are expected to recover from their injuries.
Jackson-Brown and Johnson Jr., who have now been charged, are two of those who were shot.
Additional charges against those involved in this incident are possible. In addition, anyone who recorded videos of the confrontations which led to the shootings can send the videos to (804) 546-7323.
One may also send video and information to the FBI Tip Line at www.fbi.gov/shockoebottomshooting
Anyone with further information about these shootings is asked to call Major Crimes Detective J. DeBoard at (804) 646-6795 or call 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.
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