DeVaughn A Lawrence

Murdered

On November 28, 2023, at approximately 4:07 p.m., Petersburg police responded to reports of gunfire in the 100 block of Perry Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered 29-year-old DeVaughn A. Lawrence deceased at the scene. The incident marked Petersburg's 22nd homicide of the year, equaling the city's previous record set in 2020.

Following an investigation, authorities identified 24-year-old Jasmine Yancey as a suspect in Lawrence's death. On December 5, 2023, Yancey was arrested witho ...Read More

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