An apparent domestic situation in Madison County has resulted in the death of two people. The shootings took place around 10:15 Saturday night, July 29, 2023 around 1640 Foxhaven Drive.
According to Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison, deceased is a 24-year-old black female, and 33-year-old white male.
Law enforcement began canvassing the area and searching for the suspected gunman. That search went on for several hours, until police found the suspected shooter and placed him under arrest early this morning.
Richmond Police has declared the matter a double homicide Investigation.
Richmond Police say when they arrived on the scene the found Warren Bowman (33), lying on the ground in the parking lot of an apartment complex. Officers also found a female, Makayla Walker (24), in a vehicle in the roadway near the same parking lot. Both victims had visible gunshot wounds and were unresponsive. Officers and medical personnel attempted to provide aid; however, the victims were pronounced deceased.
Richmond Detectives and Crime Scene Unit responded to the scene to assist with the investigation. During the investigation, officers identified the perpetrator as Ms. Walker’s boyfriend, Stephon Laroy Baskerville (24).
Based on the evidence obtained, Mr. Baskerville and Ms. Walkers were involved in a domestic dispute when the shooting occurred. It is believed at this time that Mr. Bowman was a witness who may have attempted to intervene on Ms. Walker’s behalf. Immediately after the shooting, Mr. Baskerville fled the area on foot. Officers and police K9s began an immediate search that continued throughout the night.
Several hours later, around 6:33 AM, Mr. Baskerville was observed walking in the area of South Keeneland Drive and Tates Creek, where he was taken into custody without incident.
Stephon L. Baskerville (24) was arrested and charged with:
Murder (Domestic Violence)
Murder
Tampering with Physical Evidence
