Approximately 3:58 p.m., officers were called to the 1100 block of Commerce Road for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and found an adult male who reported being involved in an altercation. He was not suffering from a gunshot wound but had visible injuries.
Minutes later, officers were called to the 1700 block of Fairfax Avenue for the report of a person down. Officers arrived and found an adult male in a vehicle, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, down and unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.
Officers found a second male a half block away in an alley, who was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were considered life threatening.
Detectives believe the incidents are related.
Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Gouldman at (804) 646-3915 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.
