Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Rosecrest Avenue Death Investigation

At approximately 8:08 a.m., officers were called to the 1600 block of Rosecrest Avenue for the report of a person down. Officers arrived and found an adult male in a residence down and unresponsive from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Richmond Police detectives are investigating. At this time there is nothing to indicate this incident is related to the shooting that occurred nearby on Monday.

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective J. Crewell at (804) 646-5324 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.