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Richmond Police identify homicide victim from West Baker Street shooting

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Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in a homicide yesterday on West Baker Street.

Temetrius Coker, 27, of Richmond, was pronounced dead at the scene after being found unresponsive on the roadway.

According to police, at approximately 4:57 a.m. Sunday, officers were called to the 200 block for a report of a person shot. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Coker, down. He had suffered an apparent gunshot wound.

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

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective C. Weaver at (804) 646-6030 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.

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A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 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, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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