Two charged in September killing on Richmond Highway

Douglas Harris and Kellie Johnson have been charged in the September killing of Manchee Edwards, Jr. on Richmond Highway.

From the Richmond Police:

Following indictments by a grand jury on Monday, December 2, the suspects in the homicide that occurred in the 00 block of Richmond Highway in September have now been charged for that incident.

Douglas Harris, 51, of Richmond, has been charged with first degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a violent felon. Kellie Johnson, 46, of Richmond has been charged with first degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Their booking photos are attached.

At approximately 7:12 a.m., on Thursday, September 26, officers were called to the 200 block of Richmond Highway for the report of a person down. Officers arrived and found an adult male, Manchee Edwards, Jr., 23, of Richmond, down and unresponsive in a front yard of a structure. He had suffered a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with further information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective P. Ripley at (804) 646-0423 or call 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.