RICHMOND, Va. -- Five men have been charged in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old girl that happened in Richmond's Gilpin Court neighborhood in September.
The 15-year-old girl was later identified as Tynashia Humphrey.
"These men were acting like boys. They should have come forward a long time ago and we should show no remorse for them in court," Humphrey's cousin Ricky Johnson said.
On September 12, officers were called to the 900 block of North 1st Street for the report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers found Humphrey down and unresponsive on a sidewalk.
She had suffered a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The following have been charged in the murder:
- Rarmil Coley-Pettiford, 25, of Richmond, has been charged with first-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, discharge of a firearm in a public place, and discharge of a firearm from a moving vehicle
- Tyree Coley, 20 of Richmond, has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder.
- Savonne Henderson, 23, of Henrico, has been charged with first-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, discharge of a firearm in a public place, and discharge of a firearm from a moving vehicle.
- Mitchell Hudson, Jr., 20, of Richmond, has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder.
- Rashard Jackson, 21, of Richmond, has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder
Additional charges are pending at this time.
"We're overly joyed that someone is being held accountable for my cousin's murder. But what about these other children who are being shot?" Johnson continued. "Riding a bicycle? Found in a trash can? All of this is within our last six days right here in our city. We need to do something and we need to do it fast."
“This was a senseless act of violence which resulted in the heartbreaking death of a young lady,” said Chief Gerald M. Smith. “We all have a role to play when it comes to stopping gun violence. We must act now to prevent more tragedies from ruining more lives and families.”
Anyone with information was asked to contact Major Crimes Detective P. Ripley at 804-646-0423 or Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.
This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can email newstips@wtvr.com to send a tip.
