This morning at approximately 2:10 a.m., Richmond Police officers responded to the 1500 block of East Main Street for the report of a person down. Officers arrived and found an adult male with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim has been identified as Xavier Brown, 23, of Richmond.
The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.
Anyone with information about this homicide investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Gouldman (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.