Richmond Firefighter Lt. Ashley Berry Shot Dead In Hopewell Thursday Night ‘Suspect Sought’

RICHMOND, VA. (THECOUNT) — Richmond firefighter Lt. Ashley Nicole Berry, a Chesterfield, Virginia, mother of three, has been identified as the victim shot dead in Hopewell late Thursday night, according to breaking Friday reports.

Berry, 33, who served with the fire department since 2011 and was recently assigned to the fire marshal’s office, was found suffering from gunshot injuries on before midnight Thursday in the 1000 block of Sunnyside Avenue, in Hopewell.

Hopewell police said they responded at 11:39 p.m. Thursday on Sunnyside Avenue on reports of shots fired. When police and emergency medical personnel arrived, they found Berry suffering from serious gunshot related injuries.

Medical treatment was rendered at the scene and Berry was transported to John Randolph Medical Center and then to VCU Medical Center for further treatment.

She was later pronounced dead of gunshot injuries.

Police said a silver or gold SUV was seen leaving the area at a high rate of speed after the shooting.

Police are requesting that anyone who may have witnessed the shooting, or were traveling in or around the area at the time, or have any information on the incident to contact Detective Mark Polumbo of the Hopewell Criminal Investigations Unit at (804) 541-2284. People who wish to remain anonymous may contact the Hopewell Prince George Crimesolvers hotline in Hopewell at (804) 541-2202 or provide their tip using the P3tips mobile app.

The Richmond Fire Department posted a photo and message mourning her loss Friday morning:

“Lt. Berry was a valued member of our Fire Department family and the community,” the post read. “She leaves behind three children, please keep Lt. Berry’s family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. She will be missed but never forgotten,” reports Richmond.

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Geo quick facts: Hopewell is an independent city surrounded by Prince George County and the Appomattox River in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,591. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Hopewell with Prince George County for statistical purposes – Wikipedia.