Henrico police investigating murder near Alma Avenue, picture of suspect

On Thursday, March 10, 2016, at approximately 12:15 AM, Henrico Police were flagged down by a citizen near the intersection of Alma Avenue and E. Laburnum Avenue.

March 11, 2016; 3:02 PM • by Richard Hayes

Update #1 — March 11, 2016; 3:01 PM

From Henrico Police:

On Thursday, March 10, 2016, at approximately 12:15 AM, Henrico Police were flagged down by a citizen near the intersection of Alma Avenue and E. Laburnum Avenue. The citizen informed officers that a male had been shot in the area of Alma Avenue. Officers located a deceased male on Conway Street near Cliff Avenue. The motive is unknown and the detectives are continuing their investigation. The victim has been identified as Jahshim Nahshon Turnbull, age 23, of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Shortly before the incident occurred, the victim was seen entering a business with the individual pictured below. This individual is a person of interest in this investigation. He is described as a black male, approximately 6’2” tall, with braided hair, glasses, and a light blue polo style shirt.

Anyone with information on this incident or who can identify the person pictured above is asked to call Henrico Police at (804) 501-5000 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 — March 10, 2016

From Henrico Police:

On Thursday, March 10, 2016, at approximately 12:15 AM, Henrico Police were flagged down by a citizen near the intersection of Alma Avenue and E. Laburnum Avenue. The citizen informed officers that a male had been shot in the area of Alma Avenue. Officers located a deceased male on Conway Street near Cliff Avenue. The motive is unknown and the detectives are continuing their investigation. At this time, the victim’s identity is not being released pending positive identification and next of kin notification.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Henrico Police at (804) 501-5000 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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