April 24, 2020
The Richmond Police Department is
asking for the public’s help to identify the victim of yesterday’s homicide in
the city’s East End.
The incident occurred at
approximately 1:46 a.m. in the 1100 block of North 21st Street,
where it intersects with R Street. Officers were in the area, heard several
gunshots and as they responded, the Richmond Department of Emergency
Communications received calls for a person shot. Once on scene, they
located the male victim in the street suffering from an apparent gunshot
wound. He was taken to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his
injuries.
The victim is described as a black
male, late teens to early 20s, 5’6” and 140 lbs., with a tattoo of the word
“Family” on his left forearm (photo attached). He was wearing a black
hooded sweatshirt, navy blue hooded sweatshirt, white t-shirt, black
sweatpants, and a watch (photo attached).
Also attached is a sketch of the
victim’s face.
Anyone with information is asked to call Major
Crimes Detective M. Gouldman at (804) 646-3915 or (804) 646-5100. You
can also 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.
