July 19, 2010
Belvidere shooting victim dies
Richmond Police are reporting that William O. Ennis III, 29, of Ashland, who was shot last night while driving his vehicle near Belvidere and Marshall streets, has died. Investigators need the community’s help in identifying three possible suspects who were on the corner at the time of the shooting. This marks Richmond’s 22nd homicide of 2010.
- The first suspect is described as a black male with a low haircut who was last seen wearing a white and black checkerboard shirt and dark blue jean shorts.
- The second suspect is described as a black male who was last seen wearing a dark shirt and dark pants.
- The third suspect is described as a black male who was last seen wearing dark clothing.
Investigators discovered Ennis after receiving a call for random gunfire just after 10PM in the 500 block of Chamberlayne Avenue.
Police ask anyone who was walking or driving in the area and may have information about these suspects or this incident to call the Department’s Tipline at 514-TIPS (8477) or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.
From the RPD:
Richmond Police investigators are renewing their appeal for witnesses to come forward in the shooting death of William O. Ennis, III, 29, of Ashland. Ennis was shot and killed while driving a vehicle on Belvidere Street last Sunday night.
After interviewing several witnesses, investigators believe Ennis was not the intended target of the shooter. They have determined the shooting was not random – the gunman had apparently selected a target – but that Ennis unknowingly drove his vehicle into the line of fire and was struck.
Investigators know that there are several other people who saw what happened that night. They urge them to come forward either anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or by calling the department’s Tipline at 514-TIPS (8477) to speak to a detective.
From the RPD:
With the help of the community, investigators now have these more detailed suspect descriptions:
Suspect one is described as a black male, 18 to 25 years of age, approximately 5’9” tall with a medium brown complexion and a thin build. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and dark-colored shorts.
Suspect two is described as a black male, 18 to 25 years of age, approximately 5’9” with dark skin. He was last seen wearing a reddish-colored t-shirt and dark shorts.
Suspect three is described as a black male, approximately 5’11” with dark skin. He was last seen wearing dark-colored shorts and white crew socks.
Investigators know there are several other people who saw what happened that night. They urge them to come forward either anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or by calling the department’s Tipline at 514-TIPS (8477) to speak to a detective.