Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Victim Identified in Treehaven Drive Homicide Investigation

September 3, 2024 


Victim Identified in Treehaven Drive Homicide Investigation


Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the homicide on Treehaven Drive as Arnaldo Melendez-Perez, 43, of Richmond.

At approximately 8:55 p.m., September 1, officers were called to the 1600 block of Treehaven Drive for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and found an adult male, Melendez-Perez, down on the ground with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

 The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

 Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective J. Higgins at (804) 646-7570 or call 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.