Victim Identified in Hull Street Road Death Investigation and Aggravated Assault x2

Victim Identified in Hull Street Road Death Investigation and Aggravated Assault x2

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the death investigation that occurred Monday morning on Hull Street Road as Samir Mejia-Zelaya, 19, of Richmond.

Yesterday morning at approximately 1:26 a.m., officers were called to the 5400 block of Hull Street Road for the report of random gunfire. Several minutes later the call was upgraded to a shooting in the 5700 block of Hull Street Road. Once on scene, officers located three adults in a nearby parking lot, a male, Mejia-Zelaya, down and unresponsive and a male and a female injured. They each had suffered apparent gunshot wounds and Mejia-Zelaya was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

The two injured individuals were transported to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life threatening.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Major Crimes Detective B. Neifeld at (804) 646-3246 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.

 

Hull Street Road Death Investigation and Aggravated Assault x2

Hull Street Road Death Investigation and Aggravated Assault x2

This morning at approximately 1:26 a.m., officers were called to the 5400 block of Hull Street Road for the report of random gunfire. Several minutes later the call was upgraded to a shooting in the 5700 block of Hull Street Road. Once on scene, officers located three adults in a nearby parking lot, a male down and unresponsive and a male and a female injured. They each had suffered apparent gunshot wounds and one male was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

The two injured individuals were transported to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life threatening.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Major Crimes Detective B. Neifeld at (804) 646-3246 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.

 

Persons of Interest Located in Scotts Addition Homicide Investigation

Persons of Interest Located in Scotts Addition Homicide Investigation

The three persons of interest, subjects of an advisory on Saturday, sought by detectives in the homicide investigation of Jacob Baldwin, have been identified and contacted by detectives.

Detectives sought to identify these individuals so they could share with investigators possible information about the incident. Detectives do not consider them suspects and are not looking for other suspects in this investigation at this time.

The Richmond Police Department thanks local media and community members for sharing the information regarding this incident and the persons of interest being sought.

At approximately 2:14 a.m., Saturday, October 12, officers were called to the 2800 block of West Marshall Street for the report of an aggravated assault. Officers arrived and located Baldwin down and unresponsive at the intersection of West Marshall and North Sheppard streets with an injury to his head. He was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were considered life threatening. Baldwin succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday.

Nico Rivera, 27, of Mechanicsville, surrendered Saturday at RPD Headquarters without incident and has been charged with second degree murder.

Anyone with further information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes 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.

Suspect Surrenders in Assault, Homicide Investigation, Other Persons of Interest Sought

 Suspect Surrenders in Assault, Homicide Investigation, Other Persons of Interest Sought

The suspect in the assault in the Scotts Addition neighborhood last week that turned fatal has surrendered to Richmond Police. Other persons of interest are still being sought.

Nico Rivera, 27, of Mechanicsville, surrendered today at RPD Headquarters without incident. He has been charged with second degree murder. His booking photo is attached.

RPD thanks local media and community members for sharing the information regarding this incident and the need to identify persons involved.

At approximately 2:14 a.m., Saturday, October 12, officers were called to the 2800 block of West Marshall Street for the report of an aggravated assault. Officers arrived and located Jacob Baldwin, 26, of Midlothian, down and unresponsive at the intersection of West Marshall and North Sheppard streets with an injury to his head. He was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were considered life threatening. Baldwin succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday.

Detectives have determined Baldwin was involved in an altercation where he was struck and injured. Detectives are seeking to identify three other persons, two adult females and an adult male, who may have knowledge of the incident. Their photos from surveillance cameras are also attached.

Anyone with information about these persons of interest or this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes 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.

Nico Rivera

 

Person of interest 1

Person of interest 2

Person of interest 3

Victim Identified in Aggravated Assault, Now Homicide Investigation, Suspect Sought

Victim Identified in Aggravated Assault, Now Homicide Investigation, Suspect Sought

Richmond Police detectives are seeking to identify the suspect in an aggravated assault last Saturday which is now a homicide investigation following the death of the victim.

At approximately 2:14 a.m., Saturday, October 12, officers were called to the 2800 block of West Marshall Street for the report of an aggravated assault. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Jacob Baldwin, 26, of Midlothian, down and unresponsive at the intersection of West Marshall and North Sheppard streets with an injury to his head. He was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were considered life threatening. Baldwin succumbed to his injuries yesterday.

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

Detectives have determined Baldwin was struck by an unknown male at the location following an altercation. The family of Baldwin has provided a photo, attached, to help the public recognize Baldwin and possibly offer information to the circumstances which occurred Friday night and early Saturday morning in the Scott’s Addition neighborhood leading up to the assault.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes 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.

RPD Celebrates 12 New Officers

RPD Celebrates 12 New Officers

 

WHAT:             The Richmond Police Department will graduate members of the 128th Basic Recruit Class to serve as the newest officers of RPD.

 

• Mayor Levar M. Stoney will offer the salutation to the officers
• Chief Rick Edwards will give a charge to the class following family members pinning badges on the new officers.

 

WHEN:              10 a.m., TOMORROW, Friday, October 18, 2024

                          11 a.m. Media availability with officers

 

WHERE:           RPD Training Academy, 1202 W. Graham Road

 

The 128th Basic Recruit Class of the Richmond Police Department is comprised of twelve new officers who bring diverse perspectives and experiences to serve the public. The new officers continue to add to the diversity of the department with roots from Richmond, across the USA and overseas – with many different professional backgrounds.

 

Media availability with new RPD officers:

 

                        Officer Vuthy Ham

• President of the 128th BRC
• Retired Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army
• Originally from Bangkok, Thailand
• Enjoys riding his motorcycle

 

Officer Steven Auman

• Vice President of the 128th BRC
• U.S. Navy Veteran
• From Richmond, Virginia
• Enjoys hunting, fishing, and being outside

 

Officer Kashmir Pretlor

• From Johnstown, Pennsylvania
• Former exotic cars dealer
• Enjoys spending time with his family and cooking and grilling

 

Identification Made in Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting on East Broad Street

Identification Made in Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting on East Broad Street

Richmond Police detectives have identified the individual in the fatal officer-involved shooting yesterday as Kyle Harris, 36, of Richmond.

Last night at approximately 7:23 p.m., an armed mental party call was dispatched by the Department of Emergency Communications regarding an adult white male who had threatened a person with a knife in the 2900 block of East Broad Street.

Officers arrived and located the building where the subject, Harris, was located. A family member allowed officers into the building and officers began communicating to Harris and a female who were inside an interior room in the apartment. Officers attempted to de-escalate the situation for several minutes and have Harris and the female leave the room but they did not exit. Officers then heard a scream in the room. Officers, fearing for the safety of the occupant(s), made entry. An officer encountered Harris inside and fired his service weapon, striking Harris.

Life saving measures were provided to Harris by officers at the scene. He was transported to a local hospital where early this morning he succumbed to his injury.

An edged weapon was recovered at the scene. The female and the officers were not injured.

This incident is under investigation and, as with all officer-involved shootings, the department is conducting a thorough investigation of the circumstances. RPD policy is to release the name of the officer following investigation protocols to include a threat assessment.

Following fatal officer-involved shootings, the Richmond Police Department produces a Critical Incident Briefing video which will be released to the public. These videos feature video and audio from the investigation, which can include officer body-worn camera video(s), 911 recordings, photos from the scene and other materials.

“Transparency is crucial to maintaining trust with the public,” said Chief Rick Edwards. “The RPD investigates these incidents and produces Critical Incident Briefing videos within two weeks of the incident, when possible, to share with the public the details as we currently understand them.”

Anyone with further information about this incident is asked to call 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.

Officer-Involved Shooting on East Broad Street

Officer-Involved Shooting on East Broad Street

This evening at approximately 7:23 p.m., officers were called to the 2900 block of East Broad Street for the report of an armed mental party who had threatened someone with a knife. Officers arrived and made contact with the adult male who was in an apartment. Officers attempted to have the man leave the structure but he refused. Officers heard a woman shouting in the apartment and asked her to leave the apartment. She responded she could not leave. After further shouting, officers, fearing for her safety, entered the unlocked apartment. There, an RPD officer fired his service weapon, striking the suspect.

Life saving measures were provided by officers and the man was transported to a local hospital with an injury that is considered life threatening.

An edged weapon was recovered at the scene.

The female and the officers were not injured.

Major Crimes detectives, Command Staff, First Precinct officers, and the Forensics unit responded to the scene. As is standard in officer-involved shooting investigations, the officer will be placed on administrative leave. More information will be available as the investigation continues 

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 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.

Victim, Shooter Identified in Homicide, Suicide Investigation on Chamberlayne Avenue

 

October 4, 2024

 

Victim, Shooter Identified in Homicide, Suicide Investigation on Chamberlayne Avenue

 

At approximately 5:54 a.m., Saturday, September 21, officers were called to the 4300 block of Chamberlayne Avenue for the report of two persons down in a residence.

 

Officers arrived and located an adult female, Jonel Brown, 29, of Richmond and an adult male, Darnell Forehand, 29, of Richmond down and unresponsive in the home. They had both suffered apparent gunshot wounds. Brown was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries last Thursday. Forehand was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

Detectives have determined that Forehand shot Brown before shooting himself. Motive of the shooting is unknown at this time, however, detectives have also determined that Forehand and Brown were in a dating relationship.

 

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

 

Anyone with information about this shooting 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.

Chief Rick Edwards to Discuss Results of Operation Safe Summer

Chief Rick Edwards to Discuss Results of Operation Safe Summer

 

WHAT:            Chief Rick Edwards will share the results of Operation Safe Summer, the public safety initiative that began early on April 19 as a result of incidents of violent crime and ended on September 6.

 

Chief Edwards requested the involvement of multiple law enforcement agencies throughout the spring and summer months to deter violent crime in the city of Richmond. Representatives from the partner law enforcement agencies will be present at the briefing.

 

Chief Edwards will also update the public on year-to-date crime stats as the third quarter has come to a close. A recorded version of the briefing will be made available online at rva.gov/police.

 

Media is invited to attend.

 

WHEN:          2:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 2, 2024

 

WHERE:        1202 W. Graham Road

Richmond Police Training Academy 

 

CONTACT:  James Mercante, RPD Office of Public Affairs

(804) 363-9107