Patrick Lorenzo Washington, 58, was shot and killed on August 27, 2020, in the 3400 block of Midlothian Turnpike in Richmond, Virginia. The Richmond Police Department opened an investigation and asked the public for information about the fatal shooting.

On August 31, 2020, police announced an arrest in the case. Vanterry M. Fields was taken into custody and later charged with murder in connection with Washington’s death. Authorities did not release a motive or say whether Washington and Fields knew each other at the time of the announcement.

Anyone with information about the shooting or the relationship between Washington and Fields is asked to come forward.