In the Hillside Court area of Richmond, Virginia, a tragic shooting on April 15, 2019, claimed the life of 21-year-old Eric D. Wheless. Reports from that day indicate that Richmond Police were called to the 1800 block of Southlawn Avenue around 12:50 p.m. for reports of gunfire. Upon their arrival, they discovered three males who had been shot. Eric D. Wheless, a Black male, and another man, 20-year-old Tijuan D. Davis, were pronounced dead at the scene.
A third victim was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The two deceased victims were found inside a vehicle with apparent gunshot wounds.
The incident shocked the local community and raised concerns about increasing violence in the area. Neighbors reported hearing the gunshots and expressed their fear and unease. In the immediate aftermath, the police did not release information about a potential suspect or whether the individuals involved had shot one another. The investigation into the double homicide was launched, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward and contact the Richmond Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
As of now, there have been no public reports of any arrests being made in connection with the deaths of Eric D. Wheless and Tijuan D. Davis. The case remains an ongoing investigation. The lack of publicly identified suspects has left the families of the victims and the community awaiting answers and justice for the loss of these two young men. The Richmond Police Department has continued to ask for the public's assistance in solving this crime.
