On the evening of April 30, 2024, in Richmond, Virginia, the life of 36-year-old Daniel Mallory was tragically cut short. Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 2700 block of Chamberlayne Avenue at approximately 9:20 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered Mallory unresponsive in an alley, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Richmond Police Department quickly launched a homicide investigation into the shooting.
Detectives were aided in their investigation by surveillance video from the area surrounding the shooting. This crucial evidence assisted investigators in identifying a suspect.
Within a week of the incident, an arrest was made in connection with Mallory's death. Jason Morton Jr., a 21-year-old resident of Richmond, was taken into custody. He has been charged with second-degree murder, and authorities have indicated that additional charges are pending. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to gather information.
