Police identify dead man after shooting near Maymont in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The man who found lying on the ground He was injured with a gunshot wound near Maymont in Richmond and died later Wednesday in hospital. Police have released their identity.

Police have identified the man as 46-year-old Wilson Negron of Henrico County.

On Wednesday, June 12, at 6:24 p.m., Richmond Police officers were called to the 1300 block of Hampton Street for a report of a shooting.

When officers arrived, they found Negron lying on the ground with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital where he died shortly thereafter from his injuries.

The coroner will determine the cause of death.

When officers arrived at the scene, police reported that a vehicle was parked in the street. Detectives are currently investigating whether it could be connected to the shooting.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Felon Detective G. Russell at 804-646-7715.