Sylvester Washington, a man in his forties, was found fatally shot and unresponsive on a sidewalk in the 2100 block of Harwood Street in Richmond’s Bellemeade neighborhood in the early morning of February 10, 2021. Police were dispatched about 2:38 a.m.; first responders pronounced him dead at the scene. Detectives from the Major Crimes unit opened a homicide investigation and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner handled the official cause and manner of death.

In the days after the shooting, investigators asked the public for help and urged anyone with information to contact Major Crimes Detective J. Higgins or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers. No arrests or suspect identities have been released and no motive has been disclosed as the investigation remains ongoing.

If anyone knew Sylvester Washington or has information that could assist investigators, please come forward.