July 4, 2022
Kyle Stoner, 36, was shot and killed outside City Dogs restaurant in Richmond on Sunday night, according to family and a statement the restaurant posted on social media.
“We are deeply saddened by the heinous crime that happened on the patio of City Dogs last evening,” a message on the restaurant’s Facebook page read.
“Kyle Stoner was a longtime regular and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of our patrons and employees who witnessed this tragic, violent event.
We love you guys and truly appreciate your bravery.”
Witnesses said someone started shooting at the restaurant’s patio, near the corner of West Main and South Randolph street, at about 10:30 p.m. Sunday.
Monday evening, Richmond Police announced the arrest of a suspect.
Derrick Adjei, 24, of Alexandria, Virginia, was arrested less than an hour after the shooting and charged with malicious wounding.
“[He] was taken into custody by Virginia State Police last night at approximately 11:01 p.m. after [his] vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle collision on northbound I-95,” a Richmond Police spokesperson wrote. “Other charges are pending.”
Friends called Stoner a talented artist and cook who had no enemies.
Cory Stoner, Kyle’s younger sister, added he was also a great dad to his five-year-old son.
“He was a tremendous father and one of the most gentle people you’d ever meet,” she said.
Stoner, who is originally from Virginia Beach, had lived in Richmond for more than 10 years.
He worked as a cook at the Conch Republic at Rocketts Landing and recently started in the kitchen at Buz and Ned’s, his sister said.
“He was a talented musician, artist, cook, a hard worker, and a one-of-a-kind personality,” she said. “Kyle was quiet if you didn’t know him, and hilarious once you did.”
Anyone with information about this shoot was asked to call Richmond Police Major Crimes Detective A. Coates at 804-646-0729 or Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.
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