March 8, 2024
Update: East Broad
Street Homicide Investigation
Richmond
Police detectives have provided photos of the suspect from the homicide that
occurred earlier today. See the attached photos.
This morning, at approximately 7:46 a.m., officers were
called to the 900 block of East Broad Street for the report of a
shooting. Within two minutes officers arrived and found an adult male 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 are investigating with the assistance of VCU
Police and the Capitol Police. Detectives interviewed witnesses and collected
video images from multiple sources near the scene. East Broad Street was closed
in both directions to accommodate the investigation. The roadway is now open.
Richmond Police are looking for the suspect in this shooting.
He is described as a black male possibly with a short beard but was wearing a
face covering, a distinctive black and white hooded jacket, distinctive Fila sneakers,
sunglasses, and blue jeans. He was last
seen in the area of 7th and Grace Streets following the shooting.
Anyone who sees this suspect is asked not to approach him.
Call 911.
There were no other injuries. City Hall is closed for the
holiday.
Anyone with information about this homicide or this suspect
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.
