"A man shot to death a week ago has been identified as a Richmond resident. The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office identified 23-year-old Josue Cornejo publicly. He died after being shot on Nov. 17 in the Iron Triangle area of the city. His death was one of four homicides that have been investigated this year by Richmond police. According to police, dispatchers received an alert from a gunshot detection system in the 1400 block of Bissell Avenue near Marina Way about 5:55 a.m."
"Multiple callers also reported the shots being fired, police said. Officers found Cornejo down from a gunshot wound. He died at the scene. Police have not said whether somebody in a passing vehicle shot Cornejo or whether somebody confronted him on the street. They also have not stated a motive, released any suspect information or announced an arrest. Police asked anyone with information related to the killing to contact Detective Mariah Farr at 510-620-6622."
Josue Cornejo, age 23, was shot and killed on Nov. 17 in the Iron Triangle area of Richmond. Dispatchers received an alert from a gunshot detection system near the 1400 block of Bissell Avenue close to Marina Way at about 5:55 a.m., and multiple callers reported shots being fired. Officers found Cornejo with a gunshot wound and he died at the scene. Police have not determined whether the shooting involved a passing vehicle or a street confrontation, have not released a motive or suspect information, and have not announced any arrests. Investigators ask anyone with information to contact Detective Mariah Farr at 510-620-6622.
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