September 24, 2016
Richmond
Police Department detectives have identified the victim of a homicide that
occurred last night on the city's south side.
At
approximately 8:53 p.m., an off-duty officer heard yelling from the exterior of
the Grab-n-Go Convenience Store at the 3800 block of Jefferson Davis Highway.
As he exited the store to investigate, he found the victim with an apparent
gunshot wound.The victim, James “Jimmy” T. Bishop, 54, of Goolsby Avenue, was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. He later succumbed to his injuries.
Detectives
are asking the help of any citizen who was in the area of Castlewood Avenue and
Bells Road between 8:30 and 8:50 p.m. last night who may have witnessed a man
on a lawnmower or any suspicious activity.
Anyone with any information about this incident
is asked to call Major
Crimes Detective Chris 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 or submit a tip online at www.7801000.com.
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.
Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
