Tower Down - 05.20.22 (GA) "Updated 07.01.23"

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Tow truck owner gunned down while training new driver

 

 

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DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - DeKalb County police are searching for the gunman who shot and killed a tow truck business operator while teaching a new driver.

 

Victor Richardson, 25, is wanted in connection to the shooting death of Christopher Harrold at the Chevron gas station on Memorial Drive.

 

"It's heartbreaking to see so much Black-on-Black crime and all you hear is ‘Black lives matter," his wife, Maya Harrold said.

 

Mrs. Harrold never imagined that her husband who gave so much to others, would be gunned down while trying to help somebody.

 

Police said a person in Mr. Harrold's tow truck got into an argument with a third man at the gas station and that argument led to gunfire.

 

"He put my husband in harm's way and he was trying to help him and give him a job Chris did not deserve that he just did not deserve that," Mrs. Harrold said.

 

Police said when the bullets started flying, the business owner and father of five was shot, but the passenger was not.

 

Mrs. Harrold said her husband was an innocent bystander who came from humble beginnings, but connected with everyone.

 

"It didn't matter whether you were homeless or the most prominent attorney in Atlanta, it didn't matter or an Entertainer. Everybody loves Chris," she said.

 

The Harrold family said they want the shooter arrested 

 

"I think everyone should be arrested. I want justice for Chris because he was innocent," she said.

Police have video of the incident but they are still not yet ready to release it.

 

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[JeffTow]

Very sad. 

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Getting worst by the Hour.........

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My Condolences to her.

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sad

[5towman]

Very tragic. Too many people have no respect for life. Now a family will be missing their father/husband, friend, etc.   My heart goes out to them. 

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Vigil held for tow truck driver killed in crossfire

 

DECATUR, Ga. - A woman widowed when her husband was shot and killing by crossfire described him during a community vigil on Saturday evening in Decatur. 

 

"He gave — loved. He was an example of love to everybody."

 

More than 100 people packed the Chevron gas station on Columbia Drive in Decatur to say goodbye to Christopher Harrold. The tow truck driver was gunned down during an argument that didn't involve him this week.

 

Harrold owned Fast-Action Towing and was training another driver at the pump when the dispute turned to gunfire. Harrold leaves behind a wife and five children. 

 

"I was in shock—I was numb," the man's wife said. 

 

The accused shooter, Victor Richardson, is in DeKalb County Jail. He is charged with murder and aggravated assault.

 

"He's the prime example of what they say Christians are supposed to be," Harrold's wife said. "I'm thankful you were an example for other people to give no matter what."

 

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[G F S]

So Sad, I read where he was caught in crossfire. They said it was after someone got into an argument with the new employee the owner was training. Ca anyone confirm or add to that information.

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Community gathers to remember DeKalb County father who was shot and killed

 

 

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TRULY Horrific  : The " Constitution " gives you the RIGHT to bear Arms ! you 🗽

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Mourners pay respects at murdered tow truck driver's funeral

 

 

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - Family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of an entrepreneur who was murdered at a DeKalb County gas station.

 

The funeral for tow truck business owner and father Christopher Harrold at East Lake United Methodist Church on Tuesday ended with a fitting tribute: a convoy of tow trucks, including one that carried his casket. 

 

Harrold's casket was strapped onto the back of a truck, surrounded by mourners. 

 

"Chris was full of life," Maya Harrold, Christopher Harrold's widow said. "He loved his family, he loved people. … He just gave."

 

Maya Harrold pleaded for gun violence to stop. Harrold wasn't involved in the argument that led to the deadly gunfire. She said he was training a new driver, who got into an argument with another man before the shooting broke out. 

 

The shooting happened on Memorial Drive at a Chevron station. Police said officers arrested Victor Richardson, 25, and charged him with felony murder and aggravated assault.

 

Harrold's family described him as a giving man, who was loved by many. 

 

Granddaughter Mariah Green said Harrold will be "our angel forever."

 

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Trial begins in murder of DeKalb County tow truck business owner

 

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - The trial for a man charged with killing a DeKalb County tow truck business operator begins Wednesday.

 

Victor Richardson, 26, is due in court Wednesday morning facing charges of felony murder and aggravated assault.

 

He's accused of being the gunman in a deadly shooting on May 17, 2022 at a Chevron gas station on Memorial Drive.

 

Police say Richardson got into an argument with a man that Christopher Harrold was training, returned with a gun, and opened fire, killing the owner of Fast-Action Towing.

 

At a vigil for Harrold at the gas station, his wife Maya Harrold said she was heartbroken.

 

"It didn't matter whether you were homeless or the most prominent attorney in Atlanta. It didn't matter if you were an entertainer. Everybody loves Chris," she said.

Harrold left behind a wife and five children. 

 

The trial is set to start at 9 a.m. at the DeKalb County Superior Court.

 

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Jury sees weapon in tow truck driver's murder

 

 

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - The jury in the case of an innocent tow truck driver's shooting death last May were shown the murder weapon Monday afternoon.

Detectives said murder suspect Victor Richardson's mother led them to the diamondback rifle. They said Richardson used it during the shooting at a Chevron gas station on Columbia Drive in DeKalb County that ended up killing a tow truck driver who was there training a new employee.

 

Prosecutors showed the jurors police body cam video and surveillance video taken at the gas station where Christopher Harrold was murdered.

 

Detectives said the video puts the rifle in Richardson's hand. They said he sprayed bullets from his black Chevy Impala during an argument with the new trainee, DeAndre Dean. Officials said the two were arguing over money.

 

 "He is firing at Mr. Dean, and he is firing back," Police Detective P.A. Wright testified.

 

At least two of those bullets hit Harrold who had nothing to do with the fight.

 

Police said they got a break in the case from Richardson's mother.

 

"We received a call from the suspect's mother, [she] said the car and murder weapon were at her home," investigator Drew Ingram said. 

 

Prosecutors also showed jurors the handgun tow truck employee Dean likely had as the two men shot at each other.

 

Defendant Richardson claimed self-defense. He said Dean fired at him first.

 

The suspect's mother, Shantina Richardson, told jurors when she arrived at home on the day of the deadly shooting, her son was visibly upset.

 

She said he wanted to turn himself in.

 

"It looked like it hurt him to his core that someone passed away. He regretted the incident. They were saying on the news that he was wanted. We went to the park and said a prayer. Then, we went to the jail," his mother testified.

 

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The state rested its case against 26-year-old Victor Richardson.

The judge expects to hear closing arguments tomorrow. Richard is still deciding whether he wants to testify.

 

 

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Closing arguments in tow truck driver murder

 

 

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[California]

Seems like that should put him away for a while. Something tells me otherwise as they stated these are lesser charges.

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