Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Victim Identified in Monday’s Death Investigation on Gilmer Street

Richmond Police Department detectives have identified the victim of yesterday’s fatal shooting as Cody Woodson, 20.

At approximately 8:12 p.m., officers were called to the 400 block of Gilmer Street for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and located a male with an apparent gunshot wound, down and unresponsive on a sidewalk in the 400 block of Gilmer Street. Woodson 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 J. Higgins at (804) 646-7570 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.