April 10, 2016
Richmond Police detectives are investigating a homicide that
occurred downtown early this morning.
At approximately 2:44 a.m., RPD officers were called the 200 block of N. 8th St. after receiving a report from a bystander that shots had been fired in the area.
In the driver’s seat of a vehicle parked beside the curb was
the body of Herbert L. Brown, Jr., 32, of the 6000 block of Claypoint Road,
Chesterfield. He had been shot.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call
Major Crimes Detective Marshall Young at (804) 646-3926 or Crime Stoppers at
780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the
key word “ITip” followed by your tip.
Submit tips to GUN250 about persons illegally
possessing guns by texting Crime Stoppers at 274637, then using keyword
“GUN250” followed by your tip. Rewards up to $250. All the Crime
Stoppers methods are anonymous.
