June 6, 2023
Multiple Shootings in Monroe Park
(Richmond, VA)— Today, at approximately 5:13 p.m., Officers of the Richmond Police Department working off duty at the Huguenot High School graduation responded when gunfire was heard in Monroe Park at North Laurel and West Main Streets. Multiple RPD units responded with VCU Police to assist on the scene. Officers located seven individuals who had suffered gunshot wounds. Five of the shooting victims were transported by ambulance and two were self-transported to area hospitals.
Two adult males, ages 18 and 36, succumbed to their injuries. One sustained a life-threatening injury and four sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Other injuries include:
One juvenile was struck by a vehicle and was treated on scene and later
transported to a local hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.
Two individuals were treated for falls.
Nine individuals were treated for anxiety and minor injuries at the scene.
Two individuals were taken into custody. After consulting with the Office of the Commonwealth Attorney one of the individuals detained will be charged with 2nd Degree murder (x2).
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact RPD 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.
This is the information available at this time as the investigation evolves.
Contact: Tracy Walker 804-432-9549
RPD Office of Public Affairs
