Victim Identified in East Main Street Death Investigation
Richmond Police detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Sunday morning in Shockoe Bottom and have identified the victim as Shamar Trimmer, 29, of Henrico.
On Sunday at approximately 3:30 a.m., officers were called to a parking lot in the 1800 block of East Main Street for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Trimmer, down on the ground with an apparent gunshot wound. Virginia State Police troopers were first on scene and, with assistance of RPD officers, provided first aid before the victim was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.
Detectives are investigating the possibility of an argument among individuals in the parking lot resulting in multiple individuals firing weapons and Trimmer being shot.
Anyone with information about this death investigation 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.
