Monday, July 19, 2010

Belvidere Homicide/3 Suspects Sought

A male who was shot last night while driving his vehicle near Belvidere and Marshall streets has died.

William O. Ennis III, 29, of Ashland, was taken to VCU Medical Center where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Investigators need the community’s help in identifying three possible suspects who were on the corner of Belvidere and Marshall streets at the time of the shooting.

The first suspect is described as a black male with a low haircut who was last seen wearing a white and black checkerboard shirt and dark blue jean shorts.

The second suspect is described as a black male who was last seen wearing a dark shirt and dark pants.

The third suspect is described as a black male who was last seen wearing dark clothing.

Investigators discovered Ennis after receiving a call for random gunfire just after 10 p.m. in the 500 block of Chamberlayne Avenue.

Police ask anyone who was walking or driving in the area and may have information about these suspects or this incident to call the Department’s Tipline at 514-TIPS (8477) or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.