On October 8, 2022, 23-year-old Richard Tony-Naszell Bell Jr. was found fatally shot in the first block of Colony Square in Newport News, Virginia. Police arrived just after 2 a.m. following reports of gunfire; Richard was on the ground with a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Richard, born September 27, 1999, graduated from Denbigh High School in 2017 and worked at Subway. Family and friends remember him for his warm smile, kind heart, and interests in music and gaming. He co-founded a group called Love Hurts with his best friend and is described as a caring son and brother.

On December 19, 2022, authorities arrested Diarus Chamblee and charged him with second-degree murder and multiple weapons offenses. The Newport News Police Department says the investigation remains active and that they are seeking information about other individuals who may have been involved.

If anyone knew Richard or has information about the shooting, please share what you can with investigators.