RICHMOND, Va. -- Kyle Stoner, 36, was shot and killed outside City Dogs restaurant in Richmond on Sunday night, according to family and a statement the restaurant posted on social media.
"We are deeply saddened by the heinous crime that happened on the patio of City Dogs last evening," a message on the restaurant's Facebook page read. "Kyle Stoner was a longtime regular and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of our patrons and employees who witnessed this tragic, violent event. We love you guys and truly appreciate your bravery."
Witnesses said someone started shooting at the restaurant's patio, near the corner of West Main and South Randolph street, at about 10:30 p.m. Sunday.
Monday evening, Richmond Police announced the arrest of a suspect.
24-year-old Derrick Adjei of Alexandria, Virginia, was arrested less than an hour after the shooting and charged with malicious wounding.
"[He] was taken into custody by Virginia State Police last night at approximately 11:01 p.m. after [his] vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle collision on northbound I-95," a Richmond Police spokesperson wrote. "Other charges are pending."
No Enemies
Friends called Stoner a talented artist and cook who had no enemies.
Cory Stoner, Kyle's younger sister, added he was also a great dad to his five-year-old son.
"He was a tremendous father and one of the most gentle people you’d ever meet," she said.
Stoner, who is originally from Virginia Beach, had lived in Richmond for more than 10 years.
He worked as a cook at the Conch Republic at Rocketts Landing and recently started in the kitchen at Buz and Ned's, his sister said.
"He was a talented musician, artist, cook, a hard worker, and a one-of-a-kind personality," she said. "Kyle was quiet if you didn’t know him, and hilarious once you did."
Stoner's brother spoke with CBS6 on Monday night about the tragic loss.
"It was just shocking. I'm just, I can't believe that something so senseless has taken him away and that there's no reason, he wasn't involved in anything," Ryan Stoner said.
Kyle's brother said that his family is distraught.
"It's really hard to hear like my mom grieving the loss of her child or my sister not being able to put words together. Because like, they have both just been blindsided by this."
Kyle's brother said the Virginia Beach native was a talented artist and cook with an enormous sense of humor.
"Kyle was a gentle guy. He was, you know, generally quiet. And then when you got to know him, he was just hilarious," Ryan said.
More than anything, Kyle was a proud father to his son.
"He's raised an awesome kid and he was a tremendous father. And I was just really proud of the man my brother was growing into," Ryan said.
Ryan said that while his brother's senseless death is hard to process, he encourages others to love their family a little extra the next time they can.
"No member of a family is replaceable. I hope that no other family has to go through this."
Anyone with information about this shooting was asked to call Richmond Police Major Crimes Detective A. Coates at 804-646-0729 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.
