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Man shot dead in Fulton (UPDATED)

UPDATE 10/13/2016 1:26 PM

From the Richmond Police:

Victim Identified in Blue Ridge Avenue Homicide

Richmond Police Detectives have identified the victim in last night’s homicide as Marc E. Johnson, 48, of the 5600 block of Simpson Avenue.

At approximately 11:04 p.m., officers were called to the 5300 block of Blue Ridge Avenue for the report of random gunfire.

Officers arrived and found Johnson on the sidewalk. He had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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From the Richmond Police:

Last night at approximately 11:04 p.m., officers were called to the 5300 block of Blue Ridge Avenue in the Fulton neighborhood for the report of random gunfire.

Officers arrived and found an adult male on a sidewalk who was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Detectives are in the early stages of investigating this shooting death and have initially categorized this incident as a death investigation.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Michael Gouldman at (804) 646-3915 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip.

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