May 11, 2018
The Richmond Police Department is still seeking information related to the homicide of LeSean L. “Sean” Cosby, who was found dead in the Peter Paul neighborhood nearly five years ago.
Around 3:48
a.m. on Aug. 5, 2013, a call was received for shots fired in the 1700 block of
North 22nd Street.
Police units soon arrived to the area of North 22nd and W Streets
where an officer found a male in the middle of the street. The victim, later
identified as Cosby, was not conscious or breathing and suffering from multiple
gunshot wounds. He later succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. He was
31 years old at the time of his death.
Officers were told at the time of the murder, a dark-colored 4-door sedan approached Cosby on North 22nd Street. Two individuals exited the vehicle, shot Cosby and quickly fled the scene. Police don’t believe the suspects were known to the victim.
“Mr. Cosby was a hardworking federal employee with a devoted family whose life was taken from him,” said Major Crimes Det. D. Burt. “It has been five years with no leads or suspects in this case. I strongly urge someone in the community who may have information to come forward so his family can close this painful chapter and find justice for their loved one.”
Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective D. Burt at (804) 646-3913 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
