Police searching for SUV that may have been involved in Finchley Place homicide

At approximately 12:09 a.m., officers responded to a call of shots fired in the St. John’s Wood apartment complex.

November 19, 2015; 10:37 AM • by Richard Hayes

Update #1 — November 19, 2015; 10:04 AM

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The Richmond Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating an SUV sought in connection with the November 16 homicide of Ashley Davis.

At approximately 12:09 a.m. that morning, officers were called to the St. John’s Woods apartment complex for a report of shots fired. When they arrived, they found the body of Ms. Davis, 33, of the 1000 block of Finchley Place in a wooded area across from the apartment building in the 1000 block of Finchley Place.

For at least an hour prior to the homicide, a 2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban or Tahoe with a roof rack and tinted windows was parked on or near Finchley Place. It is described as being light in color, possibly tan or champagne. The SUV was last seen leaving St. John’s Woods on the morning of the homicide.

Detectives do not believe the occupants of the SUV live in the apartment complex.

“We are hopeful that someone in the neighborhood saw the vehicle, thought it was suspicious and wrote down the license plate number,” said Major Crimes Detective James Baynes.

Anyone with information about a vehicle matching this description is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Jamie Baynes at (804) 646-3617 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

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Original — November 16, 2015

From RPD:
Finchley Place Homicide

Richmond Police detectives are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a fatal shooting that occurred overnight on the city’s south side.

At approximately 12:09 a.m., officers responded to a call of shots fired in the St. John’s Wood apartment complex. With minutes they discovered the body of Ashley Davis, 33, of the 1000 block of Finchley Place lying in the woods across the parking lot from an apartment building in the 1000 block of Finchley Place.

Anyone with information that may be helpful to the investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Jamie Baynes at 804 646-3617or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens may also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.