Fatal shooting on Broad Rock Boulevard
Nov 20, 2024 | by John M.
Caroline Coleburn at WTVR is reporting that “a death investigation is underway in South Richmond after Richmond Police were called to the 2800 block of Broad Rock Boulevard to investigate a shooting.”
This is the 16th killing in South Richmond this year; there had been 28 at this time in 2023.
From the RPD:
At approximately 4:22 a.m., officers were called to the 2800 block of Broad Rock Boulevard for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and found a male down and unresponsive. 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.
Major Crimes detectives responded and received information that the victim may have been dropped off at the location by a vehicle before the vehicle left the scene. At approximately the same time, officers were called to the 5000 block of Snead Road for the report of random gunfire. Detectives are investigating if these locations are connected in this death investigation.
Broad Rock Boulevard was closed in both directions to accommodate the investigation. All lanes are now open to traffic.
Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective P. Mansfield at (804) 646-6996 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.
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