May 27, 2019
The Richmond
Police Department is asking for the public’s help to provide information,
photos, and videos regarding the homicide of a young girl in Fonticello/Carter
Jones Park last night.
At approximately 7:23 p.m. yesterday, officers were called to Fonticello/Carter Jones Park in the 2700 block of Bainbridge Street for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and found that a juvenile female and a juvenile male had each been shot and were taken to a local hospital in a personal vehicle with life threatening injuries. The female succumbed to her injuries at the hospital.
“This is a heartbreaking case where a young child’s life was taken and another child was injured due to gun violence,” said Major Crimes Lieutenant Faith Flippo. “We believe there were many people in the park last night and we’re asking anyone with information, photos or videos to provide it to detectives. Even the smallest bit of information could help us bring closure for both of these families.”
The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.
Anyone with photos, video, or information about this homicide is asked to email Major Crimes Detective Benjamin Neifeld at Benjamin.Neifeld@richmondgov.com or (804) 646-3246 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
