On a Monday evening in April of 2019, the quiet of a Richmond, Virginia neighborhood was shattered by the sound of gunfire. Inside a house in the 600 block of Bancroft Avenue, 60-year-old Alexander N. Wynn, a male resident of the street, was fatally wounded. Police officers responded to a report of a shooting at approximately 9:27 p.m. on April 22nd and discovered Wynn unresponsive inside the residence.
Despite the efforts of first responders, Alexander N.
Wynn was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death was determined to be an apparent gunshot wound. The Richmond Police Department quickly launched a homicide investigation into the shooting, working to piece together the events that led to the tragic loss of life.
In the days following the incident, authorities publicly identified Wynn as the victim and appealed to the community for any information that might lead to the apprehension of the person or persons responsible. Detectives from the Major Crimes unit were assigned to the case, diligently following up on any leads. However, information regarding any potential suspects or arrests in connection with the murder of Alexander N. Wynn has not been publicly released. The investigation into his death remains ongoing as authorities continue to seek answers and justice for the victim and his family.
