November 16, 2015
The
Richmond Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in the
Blue Ridge Apartment complex.
At
approximately 9:25 p.m., officers were called to the 300 block of Red Ash Road for a
report of shots fired. Officers arrived and located three persons who were
suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
An
adult black male was found unresponsive in the rear yard of a structure. He was
pronounced dead at the scene.
The
two other victims, an adult male and a juvenile girl under 10 years of age were
found inside the residence.
They
were transported to a local hospital with injuries that are not considered life
threatening.
The
Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of the death.
Detectives
have strong leads in this case.
Anyone
with information about this case is asked to call Major Crimes Detective
Jeffrey Crewell at 804 201-3829 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens can
also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed
by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.