Thursday, June 6, 2019

Stockton Street Homicide Victim Identified


June 6, 2019

The Richmond Police Department has identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred last night on the city’s south side as Leroy Williams, III, 26, of the 2800 block of East Broad Rock Boulevard. 

At approximately 9:16 p.m., Wednesday, June 5th, RPD officers were called to the 3200 block of Stockton Street for reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they located Williams lying the roadway. He was pronounced at the scene.

The officers also discovered another man on a nearby porch with a non-life threatening gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Anyone who may have a tip to share is asked to call Major Crimes Detective G. Russell at (804) 646-7715 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 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.