Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Victim Identified in Homicide at City Motel


July 1, 2016

The Richmond Police Department has identified a man found dead this afternoon at the City Motel on the city’s south side.

Around 12:10 p.m., officers were alerted to a person down at the City Motel, located at 3015 Jefferson Davis Highway. Within minutes, they found the body of Michael E. McCray, 38, of Columbia Street, inside a motel room.

At this time, McCray’s death is being investigated as a homicide. The medical examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Christopher Foultz at 804 646-6996 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip.