In the late hours of a winter evening in Richmond, Virginia, the life of Ericelle C. Coleman, a 27-year-old African-American male, was tragically cut short. On Monday, February 1, 2016, at approximately 10:12 PM, police responded to reports of gunfire in the 3100 block of the Richmond-Henrico Turnpike. Upon their arrival, they discovered Coleman suffering from a single gunshot wound.
Emergency services transported him to Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center for treatment.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Ericelle C. Coleman succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead hours later. The initial investigation by the Richmond Police Department classified his death as a homicide, the city's fifth of that year.
In the days following the shooting, detectives from the Major Crimes unit began piecing together the events that led to Coleman's death. They canvassed the Northside neighborhood where the incident occurred, seeking witnesses and any information that could lead to a suspect. The authorities appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone with knowledge of the crime to come forward. A detective was specifically assigned to the case to follow up on any leads.
As of the latest available information, the investigation into the murder of Ericelle C. Coleman remains ongoing. Law enforcement has not publicly identified any suspects in the case, and no arrests have been announced. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and a motive for the killing have not been released to the public. The case continues to be an open investigation, awaiting the piece of information that will bring closure to the family and friends of Ericelle C. Coleman.
