Yesterday at approximately 2:10 p.m., Richmond Police were called to the 3100 block of Maurice Avenue to check on the welfare of a resident. Officers arrived and located an adult male who had suffered an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.
Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective P. Ripley at (804) 646-0423 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.