May
8, 2015
The
Richmond Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred yesterday
evening in Mosby Court.
RPD
officers were patrolling the area at approximately 10:17 p.m., Thursday, May 7
when they heard gunfire nearby. At the same time multiple calls were placed by
residents to 911, reporting gunfire.
Officers
quickly found Ra’Keem Adkins, 22, of the 700 block of Mosby Street lying on the
sidewalk of the 1900 block of Redd Street with gunshot wounds. He was
pronounced dead at the scene.
Two
other males had also been shot during the same incident. They were admitted to
an area hospital for treatment.
Anyone
with information about this case is asked to call Major Crimes Detective
David Burt at (804) 646-3913 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens can also
text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by
your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
