Chief Edwards to Hold Briefing to Discuss Mid-Year Crime Stats

 

Chief Edwards to Hold Briefing to Discuss Mid-Year Crime Stats

WHAT:           Public Safety Mid-Year Briefing to the Community   WHEN:           10 a.m., TOMORROW, Thursday, July 9, 2026   WHERE:         The briefing location is at RPD Headquarters, 200 W. Grace St.   Chief of Police Rick Edwards will address statistics from crimes that occurred in the first half of 2026 that impacted the public, department operations and current topics of interest.   BACKGROUND:     This crime briefing will inform the community of successful efforts at lowering crime trends, provide an update on Operation Safe Summer, a multi-jurisdictional operation, provide other updates, and offer opportunities for members of the public to engage in upcoming community events to participate in a joint effort to reduce crime.   Media is invited to attend.

Advisory: Victim Identified in Bethel Street Death Investigation, Aggravated Assault Shooting Incident

 

Victim Identified in Bethel Street Death Investigation, Aggravated Assault Shooting Incident

 

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in yesterday’s fatal shooting as Qvanta Johnson, 23, of Richmond.

 

At approximately 11:32 p.m. on July 5, officers responded to a report of a shooting at a large party located in the 2300 block of Bethel Street. Upon arrival, officers located two adult males suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. One victim, Johnson, was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The second victim was also transported to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

 

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

 

This investigation is ongoing.

 

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective J. Higgins at (804) 646-7570 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.