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Richmond Police identify victim in Christmas Night shooting; still looking for leads in case

Chris Graham
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Richmond Police have identified the victim of the homicide on Clarkson Road on Christmas Night.

Dashawn Khan, 22, of Richmond, was located down and unresponsive in the stairwell of an apartment building in the 9:29 p.m. incident, according to police.

Khan was pronounced dead at the scene.

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

Another adult male who had suffered an apparent gunshot wound was at the scene when officers arrived. His injury was not considered life-threatening, and he refused treatment.

A third adult male victim was transported by personal vehicle to a local hospital. His injury was also not considered life-threatening.

Anyone with information about this homicide or the two aggravated assaults is asked to call Major Crimes Detective B. Neifeld at (804) 646-3246 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.

 

Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham, the king of "fringe media," a zero-time Virginia Sportswriter of the Year, and a member of zero Halls of Fame, is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].