August 1, 2019
The Richmond Police Department is investigating a double homicide that occurred early this morning on the north side of the city.
At approximately
2:30 a.m., RPD officers were called to the 3000 block of Chamberlayne Avenue
for a report of gunfire in the area. In a nearby parking lot they discovered
two black males who had been shot. They were pronounced dead at the scene.
They have been
identified as:
·
Olajuwon
Akeem Elleby, 34, of the 2200 block of Redd Street
·
Jammie
Lee Walker, 39, of the 3000 block of Chamberlayne Avenue
Anyone with
information about these killings is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Mark
Godwin at (804) 317-6922 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.