Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Victim Identified in Death Investigation on Wickham Street

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in last night’s fatal shooting on Wickham Street as Ashley Wilbert, a female in her 20’s.

Last night at approximately 11:53 p.m., officers were called to the 600 block of Wickham Street for the report of random gunfire. Officers arrived and located Wilbert, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, down and unresponsive in the alley. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

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

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