Crime
Chesterfield County Man Fatally Shot in Prince George County, Suspect Arrested
Prince George County, VA – A 26-year-old man from Chesterfield County has died following a fatal shooting early Thursday morning in Prince George County.
Authorities have since arrested a suspect in connection with the incident.
At approximately 12:19 a.m. on February 27, officers with the Prince George County Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the 5000 block of Owens Way.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency responders transported him to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
The victim was identified as D’Mond Taylor, 26, of Chesterfield County.
Following an investigation, authorities identified a suspect in connection with the shooting.
At approximately 6 a.m., officers located and arrested 24-year-old Charles Young IV of Petersburg.
Young has been formally charged with:
- Second-degree murder
- Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
He is currently being held at the Chesterfield County Jail.
Law enforcement officials have assured the public that there is no ongoing threat to the Prince George County community.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting and urge anyone with information to contact the Prince George County Police Department at 804-733-2773.
Crime
Chico Police Fatally Shoot Suspect Michael Oxley Following Weekend Attack on Local Barber George Ramirez III
The Butte County District Attorney’s Office and the Butte County Officer-Involved Shooting Protocol Team are actively investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in Chico.
The incident took place at The Post, an off-campus student housing complex on Nord Avenue, where members of the Chico Police SWAT team engaged 43-year-old Michael Oxley, a suspect in a Friday night shooting.
According to District Attorney Mike Ramsey, the situation began Friday evening when Oxley allegedly shot 43-year-old George Ramirez III, a well-known downtown Chico barber, in the parking lot of the Chico Farmer’s Market on Flume Street.
Ramirez was sitting in his vehicle when an assailant approached from behind and fired multiple rounds through the closed driver’s side window, striking him in the head, neck, and shoulder.
He was transported to an out-of-area hospital, where he underwent extensive surgery and remains in critical condition.
Following an overnight investigation, Chico Police identified Oxley as the primary suspect. Authorities determined that he was staying at The Post as an Airbnb resident, not as a student.
A warrant for his arrest was obtained through the District Attorney’s Office and a local judge.
Officers attempted to take Oxley into custody around 6 p.m. on Saturday, but he barricaded himself inside his apartment, prompting a lockdown of the housing complex.
The situation escalated when Oxley fled to the parking structure, where SWAT officers contained him on a ramp between the fourth and fifth floors.
Authorities reported that Oxley was crouching with a pistol equipped with an extended magazine.
Despite two hours of negotiation urging him to surrender, Oxley stood up and opened fire at officers.
In response, six members of the Chico Police SWAT team returned fire, fatally wounding him. The shooting occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 2.
The Butte County Officer-Involved Shooting Protocol Team launched an immediate investigation following the incident.
The six involved officers have been placed on administrative leave, per standard procedure in officer-involved shootings.
Authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the case, including the suspect’s motive and the sequence of events leading up to the fatal encounter.
Additional details will be released as the investigation progresses.