Richmond death called self-defense
Police say last night's fatal shooting in North Richmond was a case of self-defense.
Darrell Jerome Ross, 38, shot and killed Edward Mitchell Perry Jr. 29, after Perry came into Ross' home armed with a gun and looking for someone with whom Perry had had a previous disagreement, police said.
Also during the ordeal, Perry shot an 18-year-old man in the hand, authorities said. The incident took place in the 3100 block of Griffin Avenue.
Ross was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, and police said they do not anticipate additional charges in the case.
Police declined to provide additional details about the incident. A woman and two men at the house on Griffin Avenue declined to discuss in detail what had happened.
-- Reed Williams
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I would take a possesion of a firearm charge in exchange for my life. But honestly, it’s not fair that felons can’t defend themselves. One simple past indescretion revokes your right to possess a life saver? Free 89
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