June 24, 2016
The Richmond Police Department is investigating an incident
on East Hill Street this morning which resulted in two people shot, one
fatally.
At approximately 3:35 a.m., officers were called to the 100
block of East Hill Street for a report of trouble unknown. Officers arrived and
found James Grant III, 35, of the 2500 block of Lynhaven Avenue, in the
rear yard of a residence who was suffering from gunshot wounds. He was
transported to a local hospital where he died.
The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of
death. At this time, police are categorizing this as a death investigation.
As officers were investigating, they found a female inside a
residence in the same 100 block of East Hill Street who had suffered a gunshot
wound to her arm. She was transported to a local hospital with an injury which
was not considered life threatening.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call
Major Crimes Detective Arcellious Demery at (804) 646-5999 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.
