The Danville Police Department is investigating a homicide that left a juvenile dead in the 1500 block of Richmond Blvd at Purdum Woods Apartments Sunday afternoon, May 21.
Shortly after 2 p.m., officers arrived at Purdum Woods and found a 16-year-old at the K building, who died as the result of a gunshot wound. A 19-year-old victim was also shot, but sustained non-life threatening injuries.
A male suspect has been identified, and a search for that individual is currently underway.
The Danville Police Department will conduct a H.E.A.R.T. Walk in Purdum Woods Monday, May 22, at 4 p.m.
Anyone who has information is asked to please contact the Danville Police Department by either calling patrol at 434-799-6510 option 4, investigations at 434-799-6508 option 1, and option 1 again, calling 911, contacting Crime Stoppers at 434-793-0000, approach any officer you see, through social media, via email crimetips@danvilleva.gov, or use our crime tips app CARE at www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=818#.