Richmond detectives suspect the death of a Henrico man in the city's North Side was the result of a robbery attempt that turned deadly.

Richmond police responded at 9:29 p.m. Thursday to the 2200 block of Chamberlayne Avenue for a report of a person shot.

Officers arrived to find a man with an apparent gunshot wound inside a business. Police have identified the victim as Dominique Epps, 37, of Henrico County. Epps was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives are investigating this shooting as a possible robbery attempt by Epps where he exchanged gunfire with an employee of the business.

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Detective A. Darnell at (804) 646-3927 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones al

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