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Richmond: Two men charged in June 1 shooting that killed one on Interstate 64

Crystal Graham
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Two men have been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a homicide in Richmond that occurred this summer on Interstate 64.

Troy Jefferson, 19, and Rahmel Tyshawn Stewart, 20, both of Richmond, have also been charged with the use of a firearm in commission of a felony.

Both men were arrested earlier this month; one was already incarcerated in an unrelated matter.

The arrests follow an investigation by Virginia State Police into the June 1 fatal shooting on I-64 eastbound, just before exit 187, at 1:47 a.m.

Naseem Kariem King, 18, of Varina, was shot and killed while driving on the interstate. King had exited onto the ramp for Interstate 95 when he came to a stop on the shoulder. There were two other individuals inside the victim’s vehicle at the time of the shooting; they were not injured.


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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]