Thursday, January 7, 2016

Highland View Avenue Homicide Victim Identified


January 6, 2016

The Richmond Police Department has identified the victim of a homicide that occurred this morning in Highland Terrace.

At approximately 6:12 a.m., officers were called to the 1000 block of Highland View Avenue near Veranda Avenue for a report of a person down. Djan R. Robinson, 36, of Richmond, was found lying in the roadway suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Major Crimes detectives responded to the scene, canvassed the area and are pursuing all available leads in the case.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Edward Aeschlimann at 646-3351 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.