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Police ID man killed in Southside homicide 

Posted at 2:24 PM, May 16, 2019
and last updated 2019-05-16 18:20:59-04

RICHMOND, Va. – Police have released the name of the man found shot to death in South Richmond Wednesday morning.

Officers responded to a call for a person shot in the 1100 block of Floral Avenue at 11:21 a.m.

When officers arrived, they found 22-year-old William Reed Jr., of the 300 block of Erich Road, lying in the roadway with an apparent gunshot wound.

Reed was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.

A neighbor told WTVR CBS 6 that she heard at least two gunshots before calling 911.

Police do not yet have a suspect description.

Anyone who may have a tip to share is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. D. Godwin at 804-317-6922 or contact Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000 or at http://www.7801000.com. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

This is a developing story. Witnesses can send news tips, photos, and video here.

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