Victim Identified in Hunt Avenue Homicide Investigation
Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the Hunt Avenue homicide investigation as Johnnita Russell, 34, of Richmond.
Yesterday at approximately 9:33 p.m., officers were called to the 500 block of Hunt Avenue for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and located an adult female, Russell, inside of a residence suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.
Anyone with
information about this homicide investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective B.
Neifeld at (804) 646-3246 or call 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.