January 26,
2017
The Richmond
Police Department has identified the victim in the homicide which occurred this
morning on Chamberlayne Avenue and is asking for the public’s help as they
investigate.Shortly after 8 a.m. this morning, police were called to the 4200 block of Chamberlayne Avenue for report of a person shot. When police arrived, they found Jerode R. Greene, 24, last known address in the 200 block of Winston St., Henrico, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Greene was transported to a local hospital
where at 8:46 a.m., he was pronounced dead. A medical examiner will determine
the cause and manner of death.
Detectives with
the Major Crimes Division are investigating the incident as a homicide and
continue to gather additional information.
“It is believed
there were multiple witnesses in the area at the time, including those who were
traveling to work or school,” said Det. Victoria Griffith-Matko. “We
urge anyone who has any information to come forward. Any tip can help us make
an arrest and take these individuals off the street.”
Anyone with
information about this incident is asked to call Major Crimes Detectives
Victoria Griffith-Matko at (804) 646-3912 or James Baynes at (804) 646-3617 or
contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or 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.
