Dominique Epps dies in fatal Richmond shooting

Dominique Epps dies in fatal Richmond shooting

Fatal Richmond shooting death of Dominique Epps – Obituary

Dominique Epps, 37, from Henrico County, was identified as the victim who was fatally shot on the evening of June 5 in Richmond’s Northside.

Police responded just before 9:30 p.m. to a report of a shooting at Sugar’s Crab Shack on Chamberlayne Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered Epps inside the business, unresponsive and suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities are investigating the case as a possible robbery attempt involving an exchange of gunfire between Epps and an employee. Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact Major Crimes Detective B. Plaskett.