October
22, 2019
The
Richmond Police Department has identified the victim of yesterday’s homicide on
North 21st Street as Tahad K. Bailey, 26, of the 2200 block of
National Street.
At
approximately 4:23 p.m., officers were called to the 1500 block of North 21st
Street for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and found Bailey
in a parking lot. He had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was transported
to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injury.
“This
area has a tight-knit community of neighbors who have already provided our
detectives with information,” said Major Crimes Lieutenant Faith Flippo.
“We ask anyone who has doorbell camera video or other information to call us.”
Detectives
also need the public’s help to identify a vehicle that was
seen in the area of North 21st Street when the homicide took
place. The driver may have some information about the crime.
Anyone
with information is asked to contact Major Crimes Detective A. Sleem at
(804) 814-7123 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com
. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime
Stoppers methods are anonymous.
