Red Ash Road Homicide

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.