In the South Richmond area, on a Saturday morning, the life of Allen Frazier, a 57-year-old male, was tragically cut short. On December 12, 2020, police responded to a call about a person down in the 2300 block of Concord Avenue. Upon arrival, at approximately 10:43 a.m., they discovered Mr. Frazier unresponsive on the steps of a house, suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Richmond Police Department publicly identified Allen Frazier two days after the incident and confirmed that the Medical Examiner would determine the official cause and manner of death. Investigators from the Major Crimes unit were assigned to the case and appealed to the public for any information that might lead to an understanding of the events that transpired. They specifically asked anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact Detective G. Russell or to use anonymous tip lines.
Despite the initial investigation and the public call for assistance, information regarding any arrests or the identification of a suspect or suspects in the shooting death of Allen Frazier has not been released. The case is not noted as having been cleared by authorities, and details about a potential motive or the circumstances leading to the shooting remain undisclosed to the public. The investigation into his death continues.
