April 23, 2021
Victim Identified in Idlewood Avenue Homicide
Richmond Police Department detectives have identified the victim in Wednesday’s homicide on Idlewood Avenue as Alex Leonard, 23.
At approximately 9:19 p.m., officers were called to the 1300 block of Idlewood Avenue for a report of a person shot. Officers arrived and found an adult male, Leonard, inside a structure, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Leonard was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.
Anyone with information is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Godwin at (804) 317-6922 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous
