Man found shot to death on Treehaven Drive

A man was found shot to death very early this morning on the 1500 block of Treehaven Drive in the Southwood Apartments community.

This is the 9th killing in South Richmond this year; last year at this time there had been 21.

From the RPD:

Treehaven Drive Death Investigation

This morning at approximately 1:35 a.m., officers were called to the 1500 block of Treehaven Drive for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and located an adult male down on the ground with an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

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

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective B. Neifeld at (804) 646-3246 or call 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.