Shooting victim identified as George Phillips, Jr., 56, of Powhatan

The Richmond Police have identified the man shot to death on German School Road on Sunday as George Phillips, Jr., 56, of Powhatan.

From the RPD:

Victim Identified in German School Road Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the homicide that occurred Sunday morning on German School Road as George Phillips, Jr., 56, of Powhatan.

At approximately 6:50 a.m., July 14, officers were called to the 1000 block of German School Road for the report of a person down. Officers arrived and found an adult male, Philips, Jr., down in the roadway. He had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Gouldman at (804) 646-3915 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.