Richmond
Police detectives have identified the victim in this morning’s death
investigation as Rashard Lewis, 31, of
Colonial Heights.
Saturday, August 6, at approximately 12:42 a.m., RPD officers responded to the 4000 block of Midlothian Turnpike for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and located two adult males with apparent gunshot wounds. Both males were transported to local hospitals. Lewis succumbed to his injuries shortly after and was pronounced dead. The second victim's injuries were non-life threatening.
The Medical Examiner will determine manner and cause of death.
Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective C. Tovar (804) 646-6739 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.
