This morning at approximately 7:28 a.m., officers were called to the 300 block of West Charity Street for the report of a person down. Officers responded and found an adult male in an alley between apartments in the 300 block of West Charity Street, down and unresponsive with an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.
The Forensics Unit collected evidence and detectives interviewed neighbors in the area. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Godwin (804) 317-6922 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.
