At approximately 6:58 a.m., Richmond Police responded to the 1100 block of Hammond Avenue for a person down. Officers arrived and located an adult female with apparent injuries down and unresponsive on a sidewalk. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Medical Examiner will determine manner and cause of death.
The northbound lane of Brook Road has been closed this morning to accommodate the investigation.
Neighbors reported hearing a disturbance last evening. Detectives are asking anyone who may have heard or seen unusual or suspicious activity in the area last night or this morning to contact detectives.
Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective N. Reese at (804) 646-0712 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.
