Jan. 14, 2020
Police
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Police continue to investigate a shooting that occurred in the 9700 block of Jefferson Davis Highway.
At about 1 a.m. on Jan. 6, police responded to the intersection of Jefferson Davis Highway and Reymet Road for a report of a shooting. The victim, an adult male, was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Shortly after the shooting, officers located the suspect vehicle and a pursuit ensued. The pursuit ended in the area of 15100 Lorimer Road with the apprehension of the driver. On Jan. 7, police identified the passenger in the vehicle and obtained warrants for him.
The driver of the suspect vehicle, Thomas J. Williams Jr., 22, has been charged with malicious wounding, maliciously shoot into an occupied vehicle, robbery, two counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, three counts of conspiracy to commit a felony, felony eluding, reckless driving – general, reckless driving – exceeding speed limit and obstruction of justice. Williams, of the 600 block of Winston Churchill Drive in Hopewell, is being held in the Chesterfield County Jail with no bond.
The passenger of the suspect vehicle, Jamontre T. Lee, 26, has been charged with malicious wounding, maliciously shoot into an occupied vehicle, robbery, two counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, three counts of conspiracy to commit a felony, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, distribution of marijuana and conspiracy to violate the drug control act. Lee, of Regal Court in Petersburg, is being held in the Chesterfield County Jail with no bond.
At this time, the investigation indicates that the shooting is related to a drug transaction.
Police continue to investigate and urge anyone with information to contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804-748-1251 or Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660 or through the P3 app.
Photos: A photo of Thomas J. Williams Jr. is at right and a photo of Jamontre T. Lee is below.
