Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in Tuesday’s homicide as Jashod Edwards, 30, of Richmond.
Yesterday at approximately 11:19 a.m., Richmond Police responded to VCU Medical Center for the report of a shooting victim who arrived in a private vehicle. RPD officers located an adult male, Edwards, who was suffering from a gunshot wound. He succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.
Detectives have determined that the shooting took place in the 2300 block of Bethel Street and was transported to the hospital in a private vehicle.
Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective A. Sleem at (804) 814-7123 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.
