Victim Identified in Deforrest Street Homicide Investigation
Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the homicide that occurred yesterday on Deforrest Street.
At approximately 6:43 a.m., officers were called to the 2100 block of Deforrest Street for the report of shooting. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Detoine Melton, 27, of Richmond, down on the ground and unresponsive. He had suffered apparent gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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
G. Sullivan at (804) 646-3929 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.
