Thursday, August 1, 2019

Chamberlayne Avenue Double Homicide


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.