Fairfield Way Death Investigation

Fairfield Way Death Investigation

Today at approximately 12:04 p.m., a Richmond Police Department detective was in the parking lot of the Richmond Justice Center, located in the 1700 block of Fairfield Way, walking towards the building. The detective heard a gunshot nearby and investigated. In the parking lot near the roadway the detective found an adult male, down and unresponsive. He had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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

A suspect was not located at the scene; however, officers and detectives took information from several persons who were nearby at the time of the shooting which can assist in developing a suspect. Detectives ask anyone who saw suspicious activity near the scene or along Fairfield Way to contact investigators.

The eastbound lanes of Fairfield Way were closed to accommodate the investigation and have re-opened.

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective K. Hyde at (804) 646-3613 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.