Post by Scumhunter on Jul 4, 2019 0:07:27 GMT -5
(Above photo credit: fbi.gov)
From the fbi.gov website:
Reward:
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for the shooting that resulted in the death of Markiya Dickson and injuries to two others.
Details:
During the evening hours of May 26, 2019, officers with the City of Richmond Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at Fonticello/Carter Jones Park located in the 2700 block of Bainbridge Street in Richmond, Virginia. Officers arrived and discovered that three individuals had been shot and were already being transported to the hospital. One of the victims, nine-year-old Markiya Dickson, died as a result of her injuries sustained during the shooting; the other two victims were treated for their injuries and have survived.
On the evening of the shooting there were individuals playing on the ballfields, children playing on the playground, and families having cookouts were present when the gunfire erupted.
The FBI Richmond Central Virginia Violent Crimes Task Force is committed to assisting the Richmond Police Department in its efforts by bringing to justice those responsible for Markiya’s death.
Submit a Tip:
Contact the FBI at 804-261-1044 or tips.fbi.gov with information that may lead to the identification of the person(s) responsible.
www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/markiya-dickson
Thoughts? I am placing Markiya's case in the Unsolved on TV section because In Pursuit with John Walsh's Facebook page made a posting about her earlier in the week (see the show's July 2nd, 2019 status updates). It goes without saying this is a beyond tragic case thanks again to senseless gun violence and the indiscriminate shooting of a bunch of ***holes who didn't give a flying beeping who got caught in the crossfire.
This story really pisses me off and I hope the culprits are apprehended soon thanks to the FBI publicity. I'd also implore if there's anyone who knows anything to come forward. I know there's often a no snitching code in neighborhood shootings, I get that there's police controversies and/or fears of retribution but I'd like to think if anyone knows anything they go "what if that was my daughter or niece or it's not right in general, this one time I can't keep quiet." I'm not saying it's not right to not help authorities if the victim wasn't a little girl. Just that when it is a little girl, this is the one time there should be no debate whatsoever but to speak up. The FBI's tip form let's you only give out information about yourself if you want to so you can stay anonymous on their tip form if need be.
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