2nd Suspect Sought In Idlewood Avenue Homicide In Richmond

Press release from Richmond Police Department:

June 25, 2021

Richmond Police Department detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a second suspect in a homicide that occurred in April. The first suspect has remained at-large.

Tyeqwon Friend, 23, of Richmond, is wanted for murder, robbery and firearm violations in connection to the homicide of Alexander Leonard that occurred on April 21 on Idlewood Avenue. Friend is 6’ tall and weighs approximately 165 lbs. His photo is attached.

If you see Friend or know of his whereabouts call 911. Do not approach him. He should be considered armed and dangerous.

In May, detectives released a photo and information for another suspect in the homicide, Keion Taylor, 20. He remains wanted for murder and firearm violations in connection to the homicide. Taylor is 6’ tall and weighs approximately 160 lbs. His photo is also attached.

If you see Taylor or know of his whereabouts call 911. Do not approach him. He should also be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information on the location of these suspects should contact Major Crimes Detective M. Godwin at (804) 317-6922 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

This press release was produced by Richmond Police Department. The views expressed here are the author’s own.