Man found shot dead in crashed vehicle on Chamberlayne Avenue.

By Accident Newswire Staff
🗓 Published: August 22, 2025 2:20 AM (10 months ago)

Man Found Shot in Crashed Vehicle in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — A man was discovered dead from a gunshot wound inside a crashed vehicle early Wednesday morning, according to Richmond police.

Officers responded to the 2300 block of Chamberlayne Avenue at approximately 1:38 a.m. after reports of a crash. They found 45-year-old Antonio Nixon unresponsive in the vehicle.

Nixon was at the scene. Authorities stated that the RPD Crash Team located a bullet hole during their investigation. The Major Crimes Division determined that Nixon had suffered an apparent gunshot wound. The medical examiner will establish the official cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.

This is a developing story. For additional information, please reach out to the CBS 6 Newsroom.

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