Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Cold Case Tuesday: 18 Years Later, Police Still Seek Information Related to Washington Park Homicide

February 6, 2018

The Richmond Police Department is still seeking information related to the homicide of Jamaal D. Tisdale who was found dead in Washington Park about 18 years ago.

At approximately 12:56 a.m. on April 6, 2000, a neighborhood resident found Jamaal Tisdale suffering from gunshot wounds in an alley near the 700 block of Rex Avenue. Residents reported several gunshots were heard a few hours beforehand between 10 and 11 p.m.

Tisdale was pronounced dead at the scene. He was 21 years old at the time of his death.

“The family of Jamaal Tisdale has been grieving his loss for nearly 18 years,” said Det. W.E. Thompson. “There are individuals in this community who know the individuals responsible and we ask they come forward to help with this investigation and bring closure to Mr. Tisdale’s family.”


Anyone who has information related to the homicide of Jamaal D. Tisdale is asked to call Major Crimes Detective W.E. Thompson at (804) 646-3925 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.