Arrest made in double homicide on Westover Hills Boulevard

Shooting occurred at 2:27 AM Sunday morning possibly the result of an argument at a party.

October 30, 2014; 8:49 AM • by Richard Hayes

Update #1 — October 30, 2014; 8:47 AM

From RPD.

Richmond Police detectives have arrested a man in connection with a double homicide that occurred last week.

Detectives identified Rashard S. Cutler, 21, of the 600 block of Woodhaven Drive, as a suspect and Second Precinct officers spotted him and arrested him late Monday night. He has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the double homicides that occurred Oct. 19.

At approximately 2:27 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19, officers received a call for a person shot in the 400 block of Westover Hills Boulevard. They arrived on scene within minutes and found three people who had been shot.

Elijah D. Gee, 24, of the 4800 block of Red Oak Lane, and Antonio M. Sherman, 18, of the 300 block of Payne Street in Lynchburg, died at the scene. A 19-year-old female was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, but is now in stable condition.

Detectives believe the shootings stemmed from an argument at a party, and are following up on several leads.

This investigation remains ongoing and detectives are still asking anyone with information about this incident to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both methods are anonymous.

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Original — October 19, 2014

From RPD.

Richmond Police detectives are in the early stages of a double homicide and shooting investigation on the city’s Southside this morning.

At approximately 2:27 a.m. today, officers received a call for a person shot in the 400 block of Westover Hills Boulevard . They arrived on scene within minutes and found three people who had been shot.

Two males died at the scene and a female was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Detectives believe the shootings stemmed from an argument at a party.

They ask anyone with information about this incident to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both methods are anonymous.