January 30, 2018
The Richmond Police
Department is still seeking information related to the homicide of Michael D.
Dobbs who was found dead in Carytown about 12 years ago.
At approximately 2:38 a.m. on
Jan. 5, police were dispatched to the intersection of Ellwood Avenue and North
Auburn Street for calls of random gunfire and a person shot. When officers
arrived, they found Dobbs lying on the sidewalk of North Auburn Street suffering
from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police were told at 1:30
a.m., Dobbs left a friend’s house on North Boulevard. It was reported around
this time, a white male, believed to be Dobbs, was attacked by two black males
within the 3100 block of Ellwood Avenue. Moments later, a gunshot was heard.
Upon further investigation, the incident appeared to be a random street
robbery. Police do not believe Dobbs or his assailants lived in the area.
A recent graduate of Bridgewater College
with a new job,
Dobbs was loved by his family and friends. His family
wants justice and closure for the loss of their loved one. The family has
offered an additional reward for any information leading to the arrest and
conviction of the persons responsible for this terrible crime.
Anyone who has information
related to the homicide of Michael Dobbs is asked to call Major Crimes
Detective J. Fultz at (804) 646-3929 or (804) 363-8914 or Crime Stoppers at
780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the
key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are
anonymous.
