Jerquell Cheatham—2016 Richmond Homicide #4

Here’s what we know.

January 20, 2016; 11:21 AM • by Susan Howson

We’re calling this “Homicide #4” because it is the fourth in confirmed homicides that were originally committed in 2016 within city limits.

Update #1 — February 18, 2016; 12:24 PM

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Original — January 20, 2016

Following the indictment of the suspect in question, the RPD are asking for help from people in attendance at Illusions Nightclub on January 18th.

Victim

Jerquell Cheatham, 21 of the 700 block of Everett Street.

The Incident

Where: Illusions Night Club, 6346 Midlothian Turnpike, on Southside.
When: Monday, January 18th around 1:00 AM.
Weapon: Gun, one apparent shot, pronounced dead at the scene.
Other injuries: Another man, unnamed by RPD, was shot, and a woman who was attempting to flee was hit by a car in the parking lot.

The Investigation

The Richmond Police Department, with cooperation from the Henrico County Police and the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force, arrested Trevell A. Harvey, 27, of the 2400 block of 3rd Avenue, on January 19th.

Harvey has been charged with use of a firearm in commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was indicted by a multi-jurisdictional grand jury on January 27th and charged with first-degree murder, aggravated assault, and two counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.

The police are asking for assistance from witnesses.

“There were hundreds of people in the club that night,” said Major Crimes Detective Jamie Baynes. “If anyone who was there saw the shooting or recorded any images from the club, please contact me as any additional pieces of information could assist in the investigation.” You can contact Detective Baynes at 804.646.3617 (or Crime Stoppers at 780.1000, www.7801000.com, or by texting 247637 (using keyword “ITip”). All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

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Got a tip?

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Jamie Baynes at 804.646.3617 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780.1000 or at www.7801000.com. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. All the Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

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View all 2016 homicides here.