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Richmond police ID man found shot dead in crashed car

Major Crimes Detectives called in after man found dead in crashed Richmond car
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RICHMOND, Va. — A man was found shot to death in a crashed vehicle early Wednesday morning, according to Richmond police.

Officers were called to the 2300 block of Chamberlayne Avenue at 1:38 a.m. for the report of a crash. Officers found a man, identified as Antonio Nixon, 45, unresponsive in the car.

Nixon was pronounced dead at the scene.

"The RPD Crash Team responded to the scene to investigate. During the investigation, a bullet hole was located on the vehicle. The Major Crimes Division responded and determined Nixon had suffered an apparent gunshot wound," police said, noting that the medical examiner will determine the cause and manner of Nixon's death.

Anyone with information was asked to call Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.

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