Monday, December 21, 2015

Old Brook Road Homicide Victim Identified

December 20, 2015

The Richmond Police Department has identified the victim in a homicide that occurred last night in the city’s north side.

At approximately 9:28 p.m., officers were called to the 4900 block of Old Brook Road for a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, they located Amiya Moses, 12, of the 1400 block of Treehaven Drive, at the rear of the building suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. She was transported to a local hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.

Detectives canvassed the area and are actively working all available leads in the case. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Gary Bailey at 646-6743 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.