VIRGINIA — The Richmond Police Department is investigating a homicide after a man was found shot early Friday morning in Richmond.
According to police, officers responded to the 1600 block of North 21st Street at approximately 3:25 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 30, after a gunfire alert was triggered by the city’s gunshot detection system.
When officers arrived, they found a man lying in an alleyway with an apparent gunshot wound. Police said the victim was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
The victim’s identity has not been released, and no arrests have been announced at this time.
Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact Major Crimes Detective P. Mansfield at 804-510-4209.
