March 23, 2018
The Richmond
Police Department is asking for the public’s help as they continue to seek
information for a homicide which occurred last year in the Brookland Park
neighborhood.
Shortly after 6 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2017, 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 her injuries later in the afternoon.
“The motive is still unclear as to why Ms. Williams’ home was targeted,” said Det. Joseph Fultz. “We need the community’s assistance with any information to bring closure to Ms. Williams’ family. They wish to find out who is responsible for this terrible crime.”
Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Det. J. Fultz at (804) 646-3929 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com. The P3 Times Crime Stoppers app for smart phones may also be used. All three Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
