Two Arrests Made in Connection to Homicide of Christopher Dickerson

We have been following the story of Christopher Dickerson since the night his body was found in a wooded area of Medina Township earlier this year… and the Lenawee County Sheriff’s Office has made two arrests in connection to the homicide.

Dickerson’s body was discovered on February 23rd of this year in a wooded area in Medina Township. Investigators worked with Adrian City Police and the Michigan State Police to piece together evidence.

According to a press release from the department, Austin Richardson, David Taylor and Christopher Dickerson entered the wooded area in the early morning hours of January 22nd.

Richardson allegedly produced a 9 millimeter handgun, which he had concealed, and shot Christopher Dickerson multiple times, killing him. Sheriff’s detectives determined that the homicide could possibly be gang related.

24 year old Austin Richardson, of Adrian, is being charged with Homicide-Open Murder, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Gang Membership Felonies and Felony Firearms. Richardson was arraigned on the charges in Lenawee County District Court, where a bond hearing will be set.

33 year old David Taylor, of Adrian, was also arrested in the connection of the homicide. Taylor is being charged with a Felony Accessory After the Fact for assisting Richardson by allegedly taking possession of the weapon used in the Homicide and disposing the gun. Taylor was also arraigned on the charges in District Court and bond was set at $50,000.

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