RICHMOND, Va. — A woman was killed in a shooting at an apartment complex in Richmond's East End Saturday night.
Officers were called to the 1300 block of Jennie Scher Road for a report of a person shot just before 10:45 p.m., according to Capt. Frank Scarpa with Richmond Police. That address is near the Ashley Oaks Apartments and not far from Gillies Creek Park.
"Upon arrival they encountered an adult female who had apparent gunshot wounds," Scarpa said. "She was immediately transported to a local hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries."
Tuesday afternoon, the victim was identified as Jaelyn Barham-Wooden, 20, of Dinwiddie.
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Barham-Wooden's death is the sixth homicide in Richmond in 2025, Jon Burkett said.
If you have information that could help detectives, call Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000 or submit a tip online at https://rvacrimestoppers.org. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All three Crime Stoppers methods of contact are anonymous.
This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have memories or tributes to share about Jaelyn Barham-Wooden.
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