July
2, 2019
The
Richmond Police Department has identified the victim of last night’s homicide
in the Whitcomb Court community as Tyrell J. Thomas, 27, of the 2300 block
of Bethel Street.
At
approximately 11:09 p.m. yesterday, officers responded to the 2300
block of Bethel Street for the report of a person shot. When police
arrived, they found Thomas lying near the front of an apartment.
He was unresponsive and suffered an apparent gunshot wound. Thomas was
pronounced dead at the scene.
The
Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.
Anyone with information about this homicide
is asked to call Major Crimes Detective J. Fultz at (804) 646-3929 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.
