Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Victim Identified in Hammond Avenue Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in yesterday’s homicide on Hammond Avenue as Sharnelle Wilson, 34, of Richmond.

At approximately 6:58 a.m., August 9, Richmond Police responded to the 1100 block of Hammond Avenue for a person down. Officers arrived and located an adult female with apparent injuries down and unresponsive on a sidewalk. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Detectives are asking anyone who may have heard or seen unusual or suspicious activity in the area Sunday night or early Monday morning to contact detectives.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective N. Reese at (804) 646-0712 or contact 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.