Brother suspected in homicide of 68-year-old man, Richmond police say
Summary
Assault Richmond California in Richmond, California: A 68‑year‑old man named Jerome Timmons was found dead in his Richmond home after an assault that began as a verbal argument with his brother, Victor Blacknell, who is now in custody on one count of murder. Police responded to the Potrero Avenue residence near 45th Street after a medical emergency call and later located Blacknell at a home on Maine Avenue near S. 15th Street. Blacknell was arrested without incident and booked into Contra Costa County’s Martinez Detention Facility with $1 million bail.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jerome Timmons | Unknown | Fatal |
| Victor Blacknell | Unknown | Unknown |
Original reporting
Brother suspected in homicide of 68-year-old man, Richmond police say | KTVU FOX 2