FBI Violent Gang Task Force Seeks Info on VA Murder – Reward

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Danville Police are trying to track down the person they say is responsible for killing a man Tuesday morning at the Joy Food Mart on Riverside Drive, in Danville, VA.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Danville Police are trying to track down the person they say is responsible for killing a man at the Joy Food Mart on Riverside Drive, in Danville, VA.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the subject(s) involved in the September 12, 2017 murder of Tahir Mahmud in Danville, Virginia.

Joy Food Mart on Riverside Drive, in Danville, VA

Increasing violence over the years had convinced Tahir Mahmud to sell his Danville convenience store, according to friends. But he couldn’t find a buyer in time.

On September 12, 2017, police found his body, with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound, behind the counter where he had worked for a decade.

Please contact the FBI Richmond South Piedmont Violent Gang Task Force at (804) 261-1044 with information that may lead to the identification of those responsible for this crime. Tips may also be submitted to tips.fbi.gov.

Reward:

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the subject(s) involved in this crime.

Details:

On September 12, 2017, a homicide and armed robbery occurred at the Joy Food Store located at 507 Riverside Drive in Danville, Virginia.  The victim, Mr. Tahir Mahmud, was found deceased by a store patron.  Additionally, the cash register drawers to the business were open.

tahir mahmud
Courtesy of the FBI

Submit a Tip:

Please contact Investigators from the FBI Richmond South Piedmont Violent Gang Task Force at 804/261-1044 with information that may lead to the identification of those responsible for this crime.

You may also contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.

Field Office: Richmond

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