Monday, April 4, 2016

Westmoreland Street Homicide, Arrest


April 2, 2016

The Richmond Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred this morning.

At approximately 2:11 a.m., officers were called to the 100 block of Westmoreland Street for the report of a person down.

Officers arrived and found a male in a residence who had suffered from an apparent stab wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Detectives believe the incident stemmed from an argument with a known subject who then fled the house. At approximately 5 a.m. the male suspect returned to the scene and surrendered to officers. More information will be released when it is available.