Richmond Police Department
E-mail Advisory
9/20/12
Ancarrow’s Landing Death Investigation
Today at approximately 4 p.m. the Richmond Police Department
received a call of a person down in the parking lot of Ancarrow’s Landing.
Officers arrived and found an adult male near the Slave
Trail section of the parking lot and began a death investigation.
Detectives gathered evidence and questioned those who were
in the park at the time. Forensics detectives processed the scene.
The Medical Examiner will determine cause of death.
Ancarrow’s Landing, part of the James River Park System, is
a boat ramp and popular fishing spot. The parking area was partially closed to
accommodate the investigation but the boat ramp remained open.
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.
