Evergreen Avenue Homicide, Officer-Involved Shooting

Evergreen Avenue Homicide, Officer-Involved Shooting

The Richmond Police Department is investigating a homicide and the search for the suspect which resulted in an officer-involved shooting.

At approximately 10:39 a.m., Second Precinct officers were called to a residence in the 1100 block of Evergreen Avenue for the report of a person shot inside a home. Officers arrived and, fearing for the safety of an injured person inside the structure, breached the door. Officers found an adult female down and unresponsive suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. She was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injury.

Officers were able to develop suspect information and a vehicle description which was shared with other officers. At approximately 11:09 a.m., two Fourth Precinct officers encountered the suspect outside of his vehicle in the 4200 block of North Avenue. The officers fired their service weapons, striking and injuring the suspect. Officers were not injured. Officers at the scene rendered aid to the suspect. He was then transported to a local hospital with an injury that was considered life threatening. Officers recovered a firearm at the scene.

These incidents are under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Major Crimes Detective M. Young at (804) 646-3926 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Louisiana Street Burglary Suspect Sought

Louisiana Street Burglary Suspect Sought

Richmond Police detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in these photos who committed two residential burglaries last week.

Just before noon on Tuesday, March 14, a male suspect burglarized two separate residences located in the 4000 block of Louisiana Street. The suspect forced his way into the first residence and stole several items. The image of the suspect was captured on a door ring camera.

Detectives believe a few minutes later he broke into another residence on the same block and again stole several items before fleeing on foot in an unknown direction. The suspect was seen wearing blue jeans, a black hoodie under a grey sweatshirt with the letters “ae.usa” on the front, and a dark-colored knit hat.

Anyone with information about this suspect or this burglary is asked to contact First Precinct Detective A. Partain at (804) 646-1290 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

 

Charges on File in Stockton Street Death Investigation

Charges on File in Stockton Street Death Investigation

Richmond Police detectives have placed charges on file regarding the Stockton Street death investigation involving a 13-year-old male that occurred earlier this month.

Detectives have charges on file for a 14-year-old male including: involuntary manslaughter, reckless handling of a firearm, discharge of a firearm within an occupied dwelling, grand larceny (firearm) and underage possession of a firearm.

The suspect is in custody in another jurisdiction on unrelated charges.

At approximately 9:54 p.m., Friday, March 10, officers were called to the 1600 block of Stockton Street for the report of a person down. Officers arrived and located the 13-year-old male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

“A wave of grief reaches all corners of our city when a young person loses their life due to firearms in Richmond,” said Interim Chief Rick Edwards. “It is even worse when it is preventable. A firearm stolen from a vehicle led to this tragedy and once again I implore all those with firearms to secure them safely.”

Anyone with further information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective G. Russell at (804) 646-7715 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Female Identified in Chamberlayne Avenue Death Investigation

Female Identified in Chamberlayne Avenue Death Investigation

Richmond Police Department detectives have identified the female who was found down and unresponsive on Chamberlayne Avenue last week as Chaka Campbell, 39, of Richmond.

At approximately 7:37 p.m. on Monday, March 13, officers were called to the 4300 block of Chamberlayne Avenue for the report of a female down. Officers arrived and located an adult female, Campbell, down in an alley. She was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no obvious signs of trauma and the cause of death is still being determined.

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Gouldman at (804) 646-3915 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Victim Identified in Walmsley Boulevard Homicide

Victim Identified in Walmsley Boulevard Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the homicide on Walmsley Boulevard on Saturday as Elijah Johnson, 23, of Richmond.

Saturday, March 18^th, at approximately 4:18 p.m., Richmond Police officers responded to the 3400 block of Walmsley Boulevard for the report of a shooting.  Once on scene officers located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injury and was pronounced dead.

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective P. Mansfield at (804) 646-6996 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Fatal Collision Involving Pedestrian on North Belvidere Street

 

March 17, 2023

Fatal Collision Involving Pedestrian on North Belvidere Street

 

The Richmond Police Department Crash Team is investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle in the 600 block of North Belvidere Street. 

Today at approximately 2:54 a.m., officers were called to the intersection of North Belvidere Street and West Leigh Street for the report of a collision. Officers arrived and found an adult male down and injured in the left travel lane of the northbound lanes of North Belvidere after being struck by a vehicle in the intersection. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene. 

The RPD Crash Team responded to the scene and determined the pedestrian was crossing from west to east side of the street when he was struck by the vehicle. The investigation continues. 

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact RPD Crash Team Investigator D. Peppel at (804) 646-1042 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used.  All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

 

Stockton Street Death Investigation

 

March 11, 2023

Stockton Street Death Investigation

Last night at approximately 9:54 p.m., the Richmond Police Department received a call for a person down in the 1600 block of Stockton Street.  Once on scene officers located an juvenile male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

Police are not looking for any suspects at this time.

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective G. Russell at (804) 646-7715 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Driver of SUV Sought in Hit and Run

Driver of SUV Sought in Hit and Run

Investigators with the Richmond Police Department’s Hit and Run Unit are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the driver who left the scene of a collision last week.

At approximately 9:15 p.m., Thursday, March 2, an adult male was operating his motorcycle eastbound on West Cary Street when he approached the intersection of South Robinson Street. The driver of a dark-colored SUV disregarded a red light and entered the intersection northbound on South Robinson Street. The motorcycle collided with the SUV in the intersection.

The driver of the SUV left the scene. Officers were called and the male, the sole rider of the motorcycle, was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life threatening.

The driver’s side of the SUV was damaged in the collision.

The motorcycle was equipped with a video camera. Images from the camera are attached and a short video of the collision can be found here:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/tkm4f0ifxkw6nem/Motorcycle%20collision%20West%20Cary.mp4?dl=0

Anyone with information about this collision or anyone who can identify the driver who left the scene is asked to call Hit and Run Investigator G. Drago at (804) 646-1369 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Victim Identified in Gladstone Avenue Homicide

Victim Identified in Gladstone Avenue Homicide

Last night at approximately 10:16 p.m., Richmond Police officers were called to the 00 block of Gladstone Avenue for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Eddie Horne, Jr., 55, of Richmond with an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injury.

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective J. Crewell at (804) 646-5324 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Victim Identified in Hollister Avenue Homicide

Victim Identified in Hollister Avenue Homicide

Last night at approximately 10:02 p.m., Richmond Police officers were called to the 1100 block of Hollister Avenue to assist the Richmond Fire Department who had located an adult female, Asha Hite, 39, of Richmond with an apparent gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Gouldman at (804) 646-3915 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Victim Identified in East 16th Street Homicide

Victim Identified in East 16^th Street Homicide

Richmond Police Department detectives have identified the victim in the homicide that occurred on East 16^th Street on Monday as Tyrek Brandon, 21, of Richmond.

At approximately 8:33 p.m., March 6, the Department of Emergency Communications received a call for random gunfire in the 1600 block of Bainbridge Street.  Richmond Police were dispatched to the area and were alerted by a citizen that there was an adult male down nearby in the 00 block of East 16^th Street with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective C. Tovar at (804) 467-4433 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Victim Identified in Harwood Street Homicide

Victim Identified in Harwood Street Homicide

Richmond Police Department detectives have identified the victim in the homicide on Harwood Street on Sunday as Tyshawn Wyatt, 25, of Richmond.

At approximately 5:59 p.m., March 5, Richmond Police responded to the 1400 block of Harwood Street for the report of a shooting.  Officers arrived and located an adult male, Wyatt, with an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective G. Sullivan at (804) 646-3929 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Missing Woman and Dog Sought

Missing Woman and Dog Sought

The Richmond Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating an adult female and her dog who have been reported missing by her family.

Jeri Dilts, 34, of Richmond was last seen on Sunday, February 12 around 1 p.m., at a café located in the 700 block of Bainbridge Street in the Manchester neighborhood. Dilts’ vehicle was found parked and idling near this location.

Dilts is approximately 5’2” tall and weighs about 130 pounds. Her photo is attached.

She may have been with her dog, “Guap”, a Sheltie, brown and white in color, a photo of the dog is also attached.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jeri Dilts or her dog, Guap or the circumstances of her disappearance is asked to call Major Crimes Detective C. Key at (804) 646-6764 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Road Closed, No Parking for Shamrock the Block Festival

Road Closed, No Parking for Shamrock the Block Festival

On Saturday a portion of West Leigh Street will be closed and ‘No Parking’ zones will be established to accommodate the Shamrock the Block festival.

From 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, West Leigh Street will be CLOSED from DMV Drive to Myers Street.

From 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, a NO PARKING zone will be established on West Leigh Street from Hermitage Road to Myers Street.

Motorists should expect delays in the area.

Victim Identified in Hull Street Homicide

 

March 6, 2023                                

Victim Identified in Hull Street Homicide

Yesterday, at approximately 7:39 p.m., officers were called to the 4100 block of Hull Street for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and found an adult male down and unresponsive in the drive-thru lane of a fast food restaurant in Southside Plaza. Davonte Straus, 22, of Richmond suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Detective A. Sleem at (804) 814-7123 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Victim Identified in Bainbridge Street Death Investigation

 

March 6, 2023

Victim Identified in Bainbridge Street Death Investigation

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the death investigation that occurred last month on Bainbridge Street as Migueal Bouldin, 27, of Richmond.

At approximately 5:08 a.m., Sunday, February 26, Richmond Police responded to the intersection of Bainbridge and West 13^th streets for the report of a vehicle crash and shots fired. Officers arrived and located a vehicle that had crashed into multiple parked, unoccupied vehicles along Bainbridge Street. The vehicle also sustained damage from the gunfire. Officers determined that at the time of the crash there were two occupants in the vehicle and they were travelling eastbound. One victim sustained no injuries. The second victim, Bouldin, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death. 

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Detective N. Reese at (804) 646-0712 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Harwood Street Death Investigation

 

March 5, 2023

Harwood Street Death Investigation

Today at approximately 5:59 p.m., Richmond Police responded to the 1400 block of Harwood Street for the report of a shooting.  Officers arrived and located an adult male with an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. 

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective G. Sullivan at (804) 646-3929 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

 

Arrest Made in Homicide in Alley near West Broad Street

Arrest Made in Homicide in Alley near West Broad Street

Richmond Police detectives, with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force and RPD’s Fourth Precinct Focus Mission Team, have arrested the suspect in the February homicide in an alley near West Broad Street.

Alvin Holmes, 28, of Richmond, was arrested on Wednesday in Richmond without incident. He has been charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Additional charges are pending. His booking photo is attached.

At approximately 11:03 a.m., on Monday, February 20, officers were called to an alley near the 2000 block of West Broad Street for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Balewa Hendy, 24, of Richmond, down and unresponsive in the alley. He had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injury.

“Technology played an important role in this investigation,” said Interim Chief Rick Edwards. “Sources of video throughout the city enabled detectives to identify a vehicle and suspect. I also credit the work of Fourth Precinct’s FMT which was able to assist the Marshals in locating and apprehending the suspect.”

Anyone with further information about this shooting is asked to call Detective A. Sleem at (804) 814-7123 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

 

Chamberlayne Avenue Robbery Suspect Sought

Chamberlayne Avenue Robbery Suspect Sought

Richmond Police detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in the attached photos who committed a robbery in January of this year.

At approximately 4:04 p.m., Friday, January 6, the male suspect, captured on a store surveillance camera, attempted to leave a store in the 2900 block of Chamberlayne Avenue without paying for several items. When an employee attempted to intervene the suspect threatened to assault them with an object.

The suspect was last seen heading westbound on foot in the 2900 block of Chamberlayne Avenue.

Anyone with information about this suspect or this robbery is asked to contact Fourth Precinct Detective D. Marakovitz at (804) 646-4636 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

 

Victim Identified in Hobbs Lane Homicide

Victim Identified in Hobbs Lane Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim found on Hobbs Lane near Gillies Creek Park on Monday as Tynesha Hopson, 28 of Richmond.

Monday, at approximately 9:21 a.m., officers were called to 4301 Hobbs Lane for the report of a person down in Gillies Creek Park. Officers arrived and located an adult female with an apparent gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Detective A. Darnell at (804) 646- 3927 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.