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Funeral services set for murdered Richmond artist

Posted at 8:43 AM, Jul 17, 2016
and last updated 2016-07-17 08:43:58-04

RICHMOND, Va. — Funeral services are scheduled for a murdered homeless man known around Richmond for his artistic skills.

Friends and family will say their final goodbyes to Albert Trower at the Cape Charles Full Gospel Church at 3:00 pm Sunday afternoon.

The 56-year-old was gunned down on Playn Street on July 10th.

Police later arrested 23-year-old Shawn Richardson,he is charged in the murder.

Trower was known in the neighborhood for his drawing skills earning him the nickname “cartoon”.

Last year our Mark Holmberg shared the storyof Trower’s artistic ability.

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