Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in yesterday’s homicide on Halifax Avenue as Jeremy Cornelius, 43, of Richmond.
Wednesday, August 17, at approximately 3:10 p.m., officers were called to the 2300 block of Halifax Avenue for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and found an adult male, Cornelius, down and unresponsive outside with apparent gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Cornelius succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.
Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Detective A. Darnell at (804) 646-3927 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.
