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| Broderick Brown |
Prichard police arrested two men and charged them with murder and first-degree robbery in the shooting death of barber Sam Richardson, officials said tonight.
Broderick Sylvester Brown, 19, and Andrew Amison, 17, were separately escorted from Prichard police headquarters this evening, and taken to Mobile County Metro Jail. Police said they were looking for a third man in connection with that case.
Richardson, 60, was found dead in his barbershop at Garrison and Main streets on Nov. 22. Police had said that Richardson was beaten to death, but said today that he had been shot.
In a separate investigation, Prichard authorities said they had made a second arrest in the case involving Janie Pogue, 82, who was struck in her yard by a stolen car on Oct. 8. Police announced that they were looking for a third person in that case.
Pogue died of her injuries Oct. 12.
Authorities also announced that they were looking for Hiram La-Keith Stores, 30, considered a suspect in the shooting death of Keonte McCants. McCants, 17, was shot Nov. 28, shortly before 5 p.m. while sitting in a car on Circle Drive. He died the next day.
Chief Jimmie Gardner said that tips from the public led to arrests in the Richardson case.
"Had it not been for the cooperation of the citizens in the community for information, we would not be where we are today," Gardner said.
Richardson’s family members expressed relief.
"I’m so glad that this has begun to come to an end," said Theresa Whigham, Richardson’s sister. "I was so happy. It’s just a relief to know that everything came out the way that it did, and that justice is going to be served."
The victim’s daughter echoed that sentiment.
"I’ve very thankful that they have been caught," said Samantha Richardson. "I do feel like justice is going to continue to be served.
"Today was like a bittersweet moment today. I was thankful that they were caught. But even then, it doesn’t bring my father back. So I’m dealing with those emotions, as well."
Sgt. Walter Knight said Brown’s and Amison’s names "were mentioned several times" during the investigation.
"One came forward and basically told us from beginning to end what happened," Knight said. "The second one — his mother actually brought him in — he didn’t want to speak to us at this time. He may want to speak to us later on."
Police would not identify which suspect talked to authorities.
Brown and Amison were escorted separately to waiting police cruisers for the trip to Metro Jail.
"I’m innocent, I’m innocent," Brown said several times.
"I’m innocent, I’m innocent," Amison said to reporters. "I ain’t killed nobody. My grandmama taught me better than that."
Police were questioning suspects and witnesses Tuesday morning, just as more than 100 people protesting the deaths of Richardson and McCants gathered in front of the barbershop for a rally and a march to the Prichard Municipal Complex.
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| Devonta Harris |
Detective Dwight King Sr. said that other charges were pending against Harris, who was believed to have been driving a stolen vehicle involved in the incident.
"Eyewitnesses identified him as being one of three individuals who fled the scene," King said.
Harris was picked up walking from the Family Dollar store at St; Stephens Road and Bessemer Avenue this evening, King said.
Prichard police arrested Roderick Henriques Williams, 17, in October and charged him first-degree assault and receiving stolen property. Williams was out on bail for first-degree robbery when the incident occurred.
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