On a late summer evening in Henrico, Virginia, the life of 51-year-old D’Wayne Lamont Crawley was tragically cut short. On Monday, September 18, 2023, at approximately 8:47 p.m., Henrico Police were dispatched to the 1400 block of Southbury Avenue in the Varina District following a report of a suspicious situation. Upon their arrival, officers discovered Mr. Crawley in the front yard of a residence, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical services were rendered at the scene, and he was quickly transported to a local hospital in an effort to save his life. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, D’Wayne Lamont Crawley succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The initial investigation into his death was immediately launched by the Henrico Police, who began to canvass the area for any information that could shed light on the events that led to the shooting.
In the days following the incident, Henrico Police publicly identified Mr. Crawley as the victim and confirmed that they were investigating his death as a homicide. Detectives appealed to the community for assistance, urging anyone who may have seen or heard anything unusual in the vicinity of Southbury Avenue on the evening of the shooting to come forward. They specifically requested that residents in the area with home surveillance or doorbell cameras review their footage for any potential leads that could aid in the investigation.
As of the latest available information, the investigation into the death of D’Wayne Lamont Crawley remains ongoing. There have been no public announcements regarding any arrests made or the identification of any suspects in connection with this case. Authorities have not released a motive for the shooting. The case remains an open and active homicide investigation as detectives continue to seek information from the public to bring closure to the family of Mr. Crawley.
