The victim who was shot on Hopkins Road two weeks ago succumbed to his injury late last week and has been identified by Richmond Police detectives as Marquez McRae, 30, of Richmond.
At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 31, officers were called to a local hospital. McRae, who was suffering from a gunshot wound, had been transported to that hospital in a private vehicle. His injuries were considered life threatening. Detectives have been investigating this shooting and have now re-classified the incident as a homicide.
The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.
Detectives believe the shooting occurred in the 2000 block of Hopkins Road and ask anyone with information to call Major Crimes Detective G. Bailey at (804) 646-6743 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.
