Peyton Avenue Fatal Stabbing

August 26, 2018

The Richmond Police Department is investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred early this morning on the city’s south side.

 At approximately 5:52 a.m., RPD officers were called to respond to a domestic incident at a home in the 3800 block of Peyton Avenue. After they arrived, they located the body of Shirley Washington, 78, of the same address, inside the residence with apparent stab wounds to the body. She was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her adult son was also located at the residence with an apparent stab wound to the body that is considered to be non-life threatening. 

The daughter of Ms. Washington, Janice Tyler, 59, of the same address, has been charged with malicious wounding for the assault on her brother.  Charges related to the homicide are pending. A booking photo is not yet available.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Michael Gouldman at (804) 646-3915 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 three Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.