Richmond Police detectives have identified the victims in Sunday night’s death investigation as Shemar Howlett, 21, of North Chesterfield and Isaiah James, 19, of Petersburg.
At approximately 10:12 p.m., March 6, Richmond Police officers were called to the 1100 block of North 20th Street for the report of shots fired. Officers arrived and found one adult male, Howlett, deceased, with an apparent gunshot wound.
Nearby, at Mosby and Littlepage streets, another adult male, James, was found deceased with a gunshot wound. Both incidents are believed to be related.
The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death of both adult male victims.
Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective A. Sleem (804) 814-7123 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.
