RICHMOND, Va. -- Richmond Police have arrested a man for allegedly killing his girlfriend in an apartment on Chamberlayne Avenue on Monday night.
Just after 10 p.m., police were called to the 4200 block of Chamberlayne Avenue after 29-year-old Dajon Baskerville reported he had shot his girlfriend.
Officers arrived at the apartment and tried to contact Baskerville. At that time, officers then heard a gunshot from inside the apartment and they busted through the door, finding Baskerville and taking him into custody.
Officers then found Summer Fuller, 31, of Richmond, who had been shot. Fuller was brought to the hospital where she succumbed to her injury.
Police are continuing to investigate this incident, but Baskerville has been charged with attempted murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
Anyone with further information about this incident is asked to contact Major Crimes Detective M. Gouldman at (804) 646-3915 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.
This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can email newstips@wtvr.com to send a tip.
