DANVILLE, Va. – UPDATE
Danville police have now identified the man found dead behind an apartment building on Clement Avenue.
Danville resident Allan Wright was 55.
Wright had a gunshot wound, according to police. Officers are now investigating his death as a homicide.
The homicide comes less than two weeks after police went to a community block party on Clement Avenue.
The block party was organized to give people a chance to discuss issues in the neighborhood.
"It's an anomaly. That's a good neighborhood. You've got people that are long-term residents that live there, care very much about their neighborhood and their community," Danville Police Department Capt. Dennis Haley said. "We're always grateful for any cooperation we receive. We are looking for more assistance."
As of 4 p.m. Thursday, no arrests had been made.
This is the city's fourth homicide of the year.
ORIGINAL STORY
A death investigation is underway in Danville Thursday morning.
The body of a man was found behind an apartment building at the corner of Clement Avenue and Claiborne Street. The victim was next to a car.
Police received a report of a shooting there at 7:03 a.m. At this time, investigators haven't confirmed if the man actually was shot.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Investigators may be getting ready to remove the body. @wsls pic.twitter.com/TaP4gT6Z9a
— Colter Anstaett (@ColterAnstaett) July 5, 2018
@DanvillePD officers appear to be concentrating around this car behind a multi-unit bldg. at Clement Ave. & Claiborne St. @wsls pic.twitter.com/UVsIlqqwnO
— Colter Anstaett (@ColterAnstaett) July 5, 2018
On scene of a possible shooting at 238 Clement Ave. in the @cityofdanville pic.twitter.com/PhXl5sZyPm
— Colter Anstaett (@ColterAnstaett) July 5, 2018