Victim Identified in Dinwiddie Avenue Homicide
Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim that was found in the vehicle on Dinwiddie Avenue yesterday as Kenyatta Johnson, 29, of North Chesterfield.
Yesterday at approximately 12:02 p.m., a passerby observed a vehicle parked in the grassy area, off the roadway, in the 1400 block of Dinwiddie Avenue. He notified police that there was an unresponsive male inside.
Officers arrived and found an adult male in the vehicle, Johnson, who had suffered an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The vehicle is a gold-colored 2002 Toyota Camry. A stock image of the type of vehicle is attached.
Anyone with information on this death investigation, or anyone who has observed suspicious activity involving this vehicle, 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.
