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Arrests made in Redd Street shooting

The RPD today announced that two Richmond men have been arrested and charged in connection with last Thursday’s homicide in Mosby Court.

Milvon Witcher, 29, of the 1300 block of Coalter Street, was picked up yesterday by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force. Domonique Walker, 22, of the 1300 block of Coalter Street was arrested last Friday by RPD detectives. Both men have been charged with Conspiracy to Commit Murder.

RPD officers were patrolling the area at approximately 10:17 p.m., Thursday, May 7 when they heard gunfire nearby. At the same time multiple calls were placed by residents to 911, reporting gunfire.

Officers quickly found Ra’Keem Adkins, 22, of the 700 block of Mosby Street lying on the sidewalk of the 1900 block of Redd Street with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two other males had also been shot during the same incident. They were admitted to an area hospital for treatment.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Major Crimes Detective David Burt at (804) 646-3913 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.