Monday, March 16, 2020

Male Identified in Jefferson Davis Highway Shooting


March 16, 2020

The Richmond Police Department has identified the male who died as a result of yesterday’s shooting incident as Ronnie D. Morrow, 34, of the 1500 block of Bowen Street.

At approximately 4:28 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, Second Precinct officers responded to the Cigarette Outlet, located at 4307 Jefferson Davis Highway, for the report of a person shot.  Once on scene, they found a 33-year-old female suffering from apparent gunshot wounds to her body.  She was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, but she is in stable condition.

Officers also found Morrow suffering from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.

RPD detectives have determined Morrow and the female victim were known to each other and that he shot her during an argument.  At this time, investigators are not looking for any other suspects in this case.

Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to call Major Crimes Detective G. Russell at (804) 646-7715 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.