Monday, October 12, 2020

Erich Road Death Investigation

October 12, 2020

At approximately 11:37 p.m. on Sunday, officers responded to the 100 block of Erich Road for the report of a person down. Once on scene, officers located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced on scene.

Members of the Major Crimes Division, Forensics, the Medical Examiner, Chief Gerald Smith, Major Spence Cochran, Third Precinct leadership and members of the Command Staff all responded.

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information is asked to call Major Crimes Detective A. Darnell at (804) 646-3927 or 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.