September 12,
2017
The Richmond
Police Department has identified the male victim of Saturday’s shooting as Victor
A. Harris, 57, of the 3200 block of 5th Avenue. Harris succumbed
to his injuries Monday night. His death is now being investigated as a
homicide.
At approximately
10:21 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 9, Richmond Police officers were called to the
3200 block of 5th Avenue for a report of a person shot. They
quickly located two victims, a male and juvenile female, who had been shot.
The female victim
was located on the porch of a residence on 5th Avenue with non-life
threatening injuries. Harris was located nearby on Pollock Street with life
threatening injuries. Both victims were transported to a local hospital. The
female victim has since been treated and released. A medical examiner will
determine the cause and manner of Harris’ death.
Shortly after the
shooting, three male suspects were seen running toward a small dark-colored
sedan parked in the 3300 block of 4th Avenue. They fled the scene in
the vehicle.
The victims are
not related and, at this time, detectives have not linked this incident to any
other shootings in the city. However, it is believed the shooting may be
related to a fight which occurred earlier in the day between two teenagers in
the 3200 block of 5th Avenue.
Anyone with information that may be
helpful to the investigation is asked to call the Major Crimes Detectives J.
Bridges (804) 646-4494. They may also contact Crime
Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com.
