Victim Identified in Mechanicsville Turnpike Homicide
Last night at approximately 7:09 p.m., Richmond Police officers were called to the 1900 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike for the report of a shooting. Once on scene officers located an adult male, Patrick Jenkins, 38, of Richmond with an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.
Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective B. Neifeld at (804) 646-3246 or 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.
