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Richmond Police provide identity of victim in weekend homicide

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Richmond Police have identified the victim in the homicide that occurred on Richmond Highway last Saturday.

Officers were called at 1:21 p.m. to the 3600 block of Richmond Highway for the report of a robbery that was upgraded to a shooting. On the scene, they located an adult male, Wesley Jefferson, 37, of Richmond, down on the ground with an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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

Anyone with information about this homicide 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.

 

 

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