At approximately 1:06 a.m., this morning, Richmond Police officers were called to the 2800 block of Fairfield Avenue for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and found an adult male with an apparent gunshot wound who was pronounced dead on scene. An eight month old infant also suffered a gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death of the adult male victim.
Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Mansfield (894) 646-6996 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.