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Update | Richmond Police make arrest in Hunt Avenue shooting death

Chris Graham
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Richmond Police have made an arrest in the homicide that occurred on Sunday on Hunt Avenue.

Michael Sprague, 57, of Richmond, has been charged with shooting within an occupied dwelling and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in the shooting death of Johnnita Russell 34, of Richmond.

Additonal charges are pending, according to police.

According to the Richmond PD, officers were called to the 500 block of Hunt Avenue for the report of a person shot at 9:33 p.m. Sunday.

Russell was located inside a residence suffering from apparent gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with information about this homicide investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective B. Neifeld at (804) 646-3246 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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Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].