RICHMOND, Va. -- The Richmond Police Department has identified the victim who was killed in a Tuesday evening murder.
Officers arrived at the 2300 block of Floyd Avenue after receiving a call for a "report of trouble unknown."
The victim, 48-year-old Michael Jones of Richmond, was found unresponsive by police on the first floor of an apartment complex with a gunshot wound. He was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Neighbors who live in the area say they heard a loud sound at around 6:00 Tuesday evening that they believe was a gunshot.
Two hours later, at 8 p.m., someone living in the building came downstairs and found Jones on the ground near the front entrance of the building.
Neighbors say there was no sign that the suspect broke into the complex. They believe they saw a red car speeding away from the scene.
Several sources who would like to remain anonymous tell CBS 6 that Jones had only been living in the complex, in a short-term rental unit, for just five days.
Major Crimes Unit detectives are currently investigating the murder.
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Major Crimes Detective B. Plaskett at (804) 646-3431 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app may also be used.
This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can email newstips@wtvr.com to send a tip.
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