Victim Identified in North Monroe Homicide Investigation
Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the shooting on North Monroe Street on Friday as Lamar Butler, 25, of Richmond.
At approximately 11:39 p.m., officers heard gunshots while on patrol near the intersection of West Broad and North Monroe streets. Officers responded to the 300 block of North Monroe Street and found a male, Butler, down and unresponsive with apparent gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Detectives with the RPD Major Crimes division are continuing to investigate and are not currently seeking anyone for this shooting.
Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective K. Hyde at (804) 646-3613 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.
