Old Brook Road Death Investigation
Yesterday at approximately 2:51 p.m., officers were called to the
grounds of Pine Camp Arts and Community Center, located in the 4900
block of Old Brook Road, for the report of a person down.
Officers arrived and found an adult male, down and unresponsive, under a
walkway near a structure. He was pronounced dead at the scene. At this time,
detectives have found no indications of foul play and believe exposure to
the recent cold weather may have been a factor in his
death. The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of
death. Detectives are continuing their
efforts to identify the male.
“This is absolutely tragic news,” said Mayor Danny
Avula. “My heart is with everyone affected. If you or someone you know
needs a safe, warm place, please, head to the Salvation Army Inclement
Weather Shelter or the Linwood Robinson Senior Center. Also, City
libraries are operating as daytime warming centers during
the day with snacks and warm beverages. Please don’t hesitate to
call 3-1-1 for more information on sheltering.”
Inclement Weather Shelter
Shelter intake will continue at the Salvation Army
Inclement Weather Shelter (1900 Chamberlayne Avenue)
and will continue their regular, planned operations. The City is also operating an additional evening
warming center starting at 5 p.m. at the Linwood Robinson Senior
Center (700 N. 26th Street) throughout the winter event.
Richmond public libraries will serve as
warming centers during operating hours: https://rvalibrary.org/about/hours/
If you see a resident in need of assistance, they can
be directed to the City’s Inclement Weather Shelter located at 1900
Chamberlayne Avenue. The space also houses the Community Resource and Training
Center that supports Richmond residents experiencing hardship and housing
insecurity by connecting them to services, resources, and case management to
support their path to stabilization. Additional information can be
found at https://rva.gov/neighborhood-and-community-services/homeless-services.
Anyone
with further information about this death investigation is
asked to call Major Crimes Detective Sergeant C.
Adams at (804) 646-6775 or Crime Stoppers at (804)
780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used.
All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
