Advisory: Arrest Made in Hull Street Road Homicide Investigation

 

January 21, 2026

 

Arrest Made in Hull Street Road Homicide Investigation

 

Richmond Police detectives have made an arrest in the homicide that occurred last month on Hull Street Road.

Shawn Carter, 34, of Richmond, turned himself in on January 9, on charges of maliciously shooting into an occupied dwelling and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.  Detectives have since charged him with first degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, attempted armed burglary, and brandishing a firearm. His booking photo is attached.

At approximately 8:57 p.m., Sunday, December 28, 2025, officers responded to the 2700 block of Hull Street Road for the report of a domestic disturbance. The call was soon updated to a shooting call. Officers arrived and located an adult female, Porshia Williams, 34, of Richmond, inside of a structure down and unresponsive. She had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with further information about this homicide investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective K. Hyde at (804) 646-3613 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 app may also be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Name Correction of Suspect in Officer-Involved Shooting

Name Correction of Suspect in Officer-Involved Shooting 

Richmond Police Department detectives have corrected the name of the suspect in the officer-involved shooting on Saturday. Thomas Alexander, 41, of Richmond, was arrested in connection to this incident. Alexander has been charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Additional charges are pending. His booking photo is not yet available.

On Saturday at approximately 8:55 p.m., officers were called to a gas station in the 200 block of East Belt Boulevard for the report of an armed person. The call was then updated to shots fired. Officers arrived and were advised an adult male fired a shot at the location and shot at a GRTC employee. There were no injuries. Officers were advised the suspect had left the area on foot towards the 300 block of East Belt Boulevard.

Officers located the suspect, Alexander, at GRTC headquarters where he had previously shot at a staff member. Alexander was ordered by officers to drop his firearm. He then fired at officers. Officers returned fire, striking Alexander. Officers provided medical aid to Alexander and then he was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were considered life threatening. His injuries are now not considered life threatening.

Two officers fired, and Alexander was struck. Per RPD policy, the two officers have been placed on paid administrative leave.

The investigation continues.

Anyone with further information 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 may also be used.  All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Suspect Charged following Officer Involved Shooting

Suspect Charged following Officer Involved Shooting

Richmond Police Department detectives have charged the suspect in the officer-involved shooting that occurred yesterday. Thomas Anderson, 41, of Richmond, has been charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Additional charges are pending. His booking photo is not yet available.

Last night at approximately 8:55 p.m., officers were called to a gas station in the 200 block of East Belt Boulevard for the report of an armed person. The call was then updated to shots fired. Officers arrived and were advised an adult male fired a shot at the location and shot at a GRTC employee. There were no injuries. Officers were advised the suspect had left the area on foot towards the 300 block of East Belt Boulevard.

Officers located the suspect at GRTC headquarters where he had previously shot at a staff member. The suspect was ordered by officers to drop his firearm. The suspect then fired at officers. Officers returned fire, striking the male. Officers provided medical aid and the suspect was then transported to a local hospital with injuries that were considered life threatening. His injuries are now not considered life threatening.

Two officers fired, and the suspect was struck. Per RPD policy, the two officers have been placed on paid administrative leave.

 

This investigation continues.

 

Anyone with further information 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 may also be used.  All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Advisory: Injuries to Passenger Prove Fatal in Warwick Road Collision

Injuries to Passenger Prove Fatal in Warwick Road Collision

On Wednesday, a juvenile male, 8, a passenger injured in a two-vehicle collision on Warwick Road last week, succumbed to his injury while in a local hospital. The Richmond Police Department Crash Team is investigating this fatal collision.

At approximately 10:38 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, officers were called to the 3900 block of Warwick Road, at the intersection with Hopkins Road, for the report of a two-vehicle collision. Officers arrived and found two juvenile male passengers injured in one of the involved vehicles. They were transported to a local hospital. One juvenile had injuries that were considered life threatening. One juvenile had injuries that were not considered life threatening. The adult male driver of that vehicle was not injured. The adult female driver and sole occupant of the other vehicle was not injured.

The RPD Crash Team responded to the scene to conduct the investigation. The investigation continues.

Anyone with further information is asked to call RPD Crash Team Detective K. Quinn at (804) 646-6190 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used.  All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Advisory: Pedestrian Identified in Fatal Collision on Maury Street

January 13, 2026   

 

Pedestrian Identified in Fatal Collision on Maury Street

                                       

The Richmond Police Department Crash Team has identified the pedestrian involved in the fatal collision on Maury Street as Valerie Smith, 62, of Richmond.

 

At approximately 7:40 p.m., Saturday, January 10, officers were called to the intersection of Maury and East 19th streets for the report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Officers arrived and found an adult female, Smith, down and unresponsive in the roadway. She was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.

 

The RPD Crash team responded to the scene and determined that Smith was walking northbound on East 19^th Street and attempting to cross Maury Street in the crosswalk when she was struck by a vehicle traveling westbound on Maury Street. The driver, an adult male, remained at the scene.

 

At this time, charges have not yet been placed. This investigation continues.

 

Anyone with further information is asked to call RPD Crash Team Investigator D. Olson at (804) 646-1664 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used.  All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Advisory: Fatal Collision Involving Pedestrian at Maury Street and 19th Street

 

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Fatal Collision Involving Pedestrian at Maury Street and 19th Street January 10, 2026 The Richmond Police Department Crash Team is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred at the intersection of Maury Street and 19th Street. At approximately 7:40 p.m., officers were notified of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle traveling westbound on Maury St. Officers located an adult female in the roadway unresponsive. The individual was transported for medical treatment, where they were later pronounced deceased. The driver of the involved vehicle remained on the scene. At this time, charges have not yet been placed. The investigation continues. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact RPD Crash Team Investigator D. Olson at (804) 646-1664  or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous. 

Pedestrian Identified in Fatal Hit and Run on Semmes Avenue

Pedestrian Identified in Fatal Hit and Run on Semmes Avenue

The Richmond Police Department Crash Team has identified the pedestrian involved in the fatal hit and run on Semmes Avenue as Kristin Tolbert, 26, of Richmond.

On Saturday at approximately 11:31 p.m., officers were called to the 1400 block of Semmes Avenue, near the intersection of West 15^th Street, for the report of a person struck by a vehicle. Officers arrived and found an adult female, Tolbert, down and unresponsive midblock in the eastbound lanes of the roadway. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The RPD Crash Team responded to investigate and determined Tolbert was crossing Semmes Avenue northbound when she was struck by a vehicle operating eastbound. The driver of the vehicle had driven from the scene prior to the arrival of officers.

The RPD Crash Team continues to investigate this fatal hit and run.

Anyone with information is asked to call RPD Crash Team Investigator D. Olson at (804) 646-1664 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used.  All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.