At approximately 4:54 p.m., the Richmond Police Department received calls of an argument in the 3800 block of Chamberlayne Avenue. Two minutes later they received a call of a shot fired at the same location. Officers arrived one minute later and found a deceased male in a parking lot.
The victim is described as a black male in his 30’s. He appeared to have suffered a gunshot wound.
The Medical Examiner will determine cause of death.
Detectives have been interviewing residents of the nearby apartment complexes in search of information that can assist the investigation.
At this time detectives believe this is an isolated incident and do not believe this was a random act.
Two blocks of Chamberlayne Avenue north of Laburnum Avenue were closed for just under three hours to accommodate the investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens may also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
