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Richmond Police: Arrest made, victim identified in Autumn Lane homicide

Crystal Graham

A 72-year-old man is dead, and Richmond Police detectives have arrested a 36-year-old man and charged him with murder.

Leroy Ross, 72, of Richmond, was found dead in the 3700 block of Autumn Lane this morning. Police were called to the scene at 12:44 a.m. for a welfare check, and detectives found Ross down and unresponsive in a bedroom. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Brandon Turner
Brandon Turner

Brandon Turner, 36, of Richmond, was present at the scene. Turner was arrested by detectives and has been charged with murder. Additional charges are pending.

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

Anyone with further information about this homicide is asked to call Detective G. Russell at (804) 646-7715 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.

Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Abbe Graham is the regional editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, she has worked for nearly 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of Virginia Tonight, a nightly TV news show. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television.