March 19, 2021
Police
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police have arrested two suspects in relation to a fatal shooting that occurred at the Exxon Gas Station located at 9900 Chester Road.
At about 10:50 p.m. on March 12, police were called to 9900 Chester Road for a report of a shooting. On scene, officers located an adult male who had been shot inside a vehicle. The victim was identified as Demaj Montae Felder, 19, of the 9200 block of Lost Forest Drive. He was transported to an area hospital where he died as a result of his injuries.
On March 13, police arrested Cameron X. Harper, 18, of 4400 block of Brandchester Parkway in Prince George, and charged him with second-degree murder in relation to the shooting. On March 15, detectives obtained warrants for Tyvontae Thorpe, 18, for second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony in relation to the shooting. On March 18, Thorpe, of the 2100 block of Anderson Street in Petersburg, was located and arrested.
Harper is being held at Riverside Regional Jail without bond and Thorpe is being held at the Chesterfield County Jail without bond. Police continue their investigation into this incident. Anyone with information should contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804-748-1251 or Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660 or through the P3 app.
Photos: A booking photo of Cameron X. Harper is at right and a booking photo of Tyvontae Thorpe is below.
