Arrest Made in East Broad Street Homicide
Richmond Police detectives have made an arrest in the homicide that occurred earlier this month on East Broad Street.
Detectives arrested Johnathan Jackson, 29, of Richmond yesterday without incident and have charged him with murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. His booking photo is attached.
At approximately 7:46 a.m. on Friday, March 8, officers were called to the 900 block of East Broad Street for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and found an adult male, Vincent Robinson, Jr., 33, of Richmond, at a bus stop in front of City Hall who had suffered a gunshot wound. He was transported to VCU Medical Center where he succumbed to his injury a short time later.
Detectives were assisted by the Virginia Capitol Police, Virginia State Police and VCU Police in this investigation.
“Detectives have been working this difficult investigation without pause since the morning of the shooting on East Broad Street,” said Chief Rick Edwards. “I am constantly impressed by the dedicated persistence of our officers and detectives, by the steadfast assistance of our partner agencies and by the important contributions of tips from the public.”
Anyone with further information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Godwin at (804) 317-6922 or call 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.
