Crime & Safety
Richmond Police Department: Lamb Avenue Death Investigation
A second adult male, suffering from a gunshot wound, was located and transported to a local hospital where he succumbed, police said.
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Yesterday at approximately 9:16 p.m., Richmond Police
responded to the 1700 block of Lamb Avenue for the report of a shooting.
Officers arrived and located an adult male who had suffered an apparent gunshot
wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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A second adult male, suffering from a gunshot wound, was
located nearby and was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to
his injuries. The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of
death. Detectives believe these shootings are related and are
investigating them as one incident. Anyone with information about this death investigation is
asked to call Major Crimes Detective G. Russell at (804) 646-7715 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.
This press release was produced by Richmond Police Department. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
