January 16,
2017
The Richmond
Police Department has identified the victim in yesterday’s homicide in the
Brookland Park neighborhood and is asking for the public’s help as they
investigate.
Shortly
after 6 a.m. yesterday, police were called to the 3100 block of Cliff Avenue
for what was initially an in-progress burglary. When officers arrived, they
found the victim, Karon E. Williams, 57, of the 3100 block of Cliff Avenue,
with an apparent gunshot wound.
Police
were told when a family member heard several loud noises from the back door,
Ms. Williams went to investigate. As she approached the rear of the home, she
was struck by a bullet which entered through a window.
Williams was transported to a local hospital
with life-threatening injuries. She succumbed to those injuries at 5:14 p.m.
yesterday afternoon. A medical examiner will determine the cause and manner of
death.
“This was a senseless act. An innocent
woman was taken from her family for no reason,” said Detective Joseph Fultz.
“We need the community’s help to bring closure to Ms. Williams’ family and get
this dangerous individual off of the street. Any tip, any information, anyone
who saw or heard anything can help lead us to a suspect.”
Anyone with information
about this incident is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Joseph Fultz at
(804) 646-3929 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.
