Victim Identified in North Thompson Street Homicide Investigation
Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the North Thompson Street homicide investigation as Joseph Hunt, 45, of Richmond.
Yesterday, at approximately 11:47 p.m., officers were called to the 00 block of North Thompson Street for the report of an assault. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Hunt, inside a residence suffering from a stab wound. He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
The investigation indicates the assault followed an interaction between the victim and another adult male. This investigation continues.
The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.
Anyone with information about this homicide
investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective P. Torres at (804)
646-3930 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips
app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are
anonymous.
