Richmond, VA — A 37-year-old Richmond man was fatally shot Saturday afternoon following a reported robbery on Richmond Highway.
At approximately 1:21 p.m. on December 14, officers from the Richmond Police Department responded to the 3600 block of Richmond Highway after receiving a call about a robbery. Upon arrival, police discovered Wesley Jefferson, a resident of Richmond, lying on the ground with gunshot wounds. Jefferson was immediately transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Details surrounding the incident remain limited as the investigation continues. Police have not confirmed whether anything was taken during the alleged robbery, and no information about a potential suspect has been released at this time. Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the case to contact the Richmond Police Department at 804-646-7715.
This is an ongoing investigation, and police are working to gather more details about the events that led up to the shooting.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and authorities continue to seek answers surrounding the circumstances of Jefferson’s death. The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any tips that could aid in solving the case.
