North Richmond student slain in Henrico

The Times-Dispatch reports on the death of Dermon Lee “Trey” Brown, a 17-year-old student and member of the John Marshall High School basketball team. Brown was fatally wounded by another 17-year-old at a party in Henrico County; the suspect lives in Richmond’s East End. Brown lived in the 2700 block of Fendall Avenue in North Richmond. […]

The Times-Dispatch reports on the death of Dermon Lee “Trey” Brown, a 17-year-old student and member of the John Marshall High School basketball team. Brown was fatally wounded by another 17-year-old at a party in Henrico County; the suspect lives in Richmond’s East End.

Brown lived in the 2700 block of Fendall Avenue in North Richmond. Family and friends gathered there last night to mourn his death. They lit candles and passed around pictures of him playing basketball.

Felicia Cosby, a spokeswoman for Richmond Public Schools, said a crisis team will be at John Marshall today to counsel students.

A prayer vigil in memory of Brown will begin at 6 p.m. tomorrow in The Plaza in the 2600 block of Fendall Avenue.

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