Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in last week’s homicide in the Hioaks neighborhood as Michael Cross, 42, of Petersburg. Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance to locate Montana Talbert, 36, of Henrico, a person of interest wanted in connection with the incident.
At approximately 2:59 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29, officers were called to the 200 block of Green Cove Drive for the report of a stabbing. Officers arrived and found Cross suffering from an apparent stab wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injury.
A warrant for breaking and entering in relation to the incident has been obtained for Talbert. He is approximately 5’7” tall with a slender build. His photo is attached.
Anyone with information or with knowledge of Talbert’s whereabouts is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Godwin at (804) 646-5533 or contact 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.
