Officer-Involved Shooting at Apartments on Midlothian Turnpike

Officer-Involved Shooting at Apartments on Midlothian Turnpike

At approximately 6:47 p.m., officers were called to an apartment complex located in the 4000 block of Midlothian Turnpike for the report of a shooting in progress.

Officers arrived in four minutes and heard gunshots. Officers were directed by onlookers to the third floor of an open-air stairwell where the shots were being fired. Officers climbed the stairs and engaged an adult female, ordering her to drop her weapon. An officer then fired his service weapon and struck the woman.

Other responding officers administered first aid but she was pronounced dead at the scene. A firearm was recovered at the scene. There were no other individuals injured at the scene.

Major Crimes detectives, RPD command staff, precinct officers, and the forensics unit responded to the scene. As is standard in officer-involved shooting investigations, the one officer who fired his service weapon will be placed on administrative leave. As this is a fatal officer-involved shooting, a critical incident briefing video will be produced and released to the public in approximately two weeks.

Anyone with information is asked to call Major Crimes Detective J. Crewell at (804) 646-5324 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. 

Driver Charged in Fatal Collision Involving Pedestrian on East Broad Street in December

Driver Charged in Fatal Collision Involving Pedestrian on East Broad Street in December

 

Following indictments by a grand jury, the driver in the fatal pedestrian collision on East Broad Street in December surrendered at the Richmond Justice Center today.

 

Harry McCray, 38, of Moseley, Virginia, has been charged with failure to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk, careless driving and infliction of death on a vulnerable road user and driving while license is suspended or revoked. All three charges are misdemeanors. His booking photo is attached.

 

On December 27, 2025, at approximately 12:03p.m., officers were called to the intersection of East Broad and North 10^th streets for the report of a vehicle colliding with a pedestrian.

 

Officers arrived and found an adult male, William Martin, 71, of Richmond, down and injured in the eastbound lanes of East Broad Street. The driver of the vehicle, McCray, remained at the scene. Martin was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries the following day.

 

The RPD Crash Team responded to the scene to investigate. They determined McCray made a left turn from North 10^th Street onto the eastbound lanes of East Broad Street and struck Martin while Martin was in the crosswalk.

RPD Celebrates Nine New Officers

RPD Celebrates Nine New Officers

 

 WHAT:              The Richmond Police Department will graduate members of the 131st Basic Recruit Class to serve as the newest officers of RPD.

 

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, May 8, 2026

 

 WHERE:           RPD Training Academy, 1202 W. Graham Road

 

The 131^st Basic Recruit Class of the Richmond Police Department is comprised of nine 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 many different professional backgrounds and have roots in New York City, Richmond and across the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Advisory: Victim Identified in Hull Street Death Investigation, Aggravated Assault

 May 3, 2026

Victim Identified in Hull Street Death Investigation,

Aggravated Assault

 

Yesterday, at approximately 2:13 a.m., Richmond Police officers responded to the 3400 block of Hull Street for the report of a shooting.

 

Once on scene, officers located an adult male Alphonso Satchell, 47, of Richmond, down on the ground suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Satchell was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

A second adult male arrived at a local hospital shortly afterward in a private vehicle, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

 

Detectives have determined the two incidents are related, and the investigation remains ongoing.

 

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

 

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective B. Neifeld at (804) 646-3246 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. Tips may also be submitted through the P3 app. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Victim Identified in Richmond Highway Death Investigation

 

May 1, 2026

 

Victim Identified in Richmond Highway Death Investigation

 

Yesterday morning, at approximately 12:06 a.m., Richmond Police officers responded to the 700 block of Richmond Highway for the report of a shooting.

Once on scene, officers located an adult male Calvin Carter, 42, of Richmond, inside a vehicle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Carter was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. 

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

This incident remains under investigation. 

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to contact Major Crimes Detective W. Hartley at (804) 646-4314 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. Tips may also be submitted through the P3 app. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Routine ALPR Audit Identifies Single Policy Violation

Routine ALPR Audit Identifies Single Policy Violation

A routine review of the Richmond Police Department’s 2026 use of automatic license plate reader (ALPR) technology identified a policy violation involving an authorized RPD user.

The Richmond Police Department conducts monthly audits of Flock ALPR use by personnel. An audit in the first quarter of the year found a single violation involving an RPD sergeant while assisting a homicide investigation. The inquiry was not related to immigration enforcement.

The violation occurred when an RPD sergeant was asked by a special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for an image of a vehicle believed to be in Richmond and connected to a homicide investigation in Washington, D.C.

“The audit process is an important safeguard to ensure this technology is used properly,” said Chief Rick Edwards. “ALPR technology has proven valuable in violent crime investigations, but these checks are necessary to maintain the proper balance between individual privacy, public safety, and compliance with Virginia law.”

The searching for and dissemination of this information to a federal law enforcement official outside of Virginia violated department policy, which prohibits sharing ALPR data with agencies outside the Commonwealth. The violation was reported to the Virginia State Police as required by state law.

“While I appreciate the sergeant’s willingness to assist in a homicide investigation, sharing ALPR data - even of a single vehicle - with federal partners or agencies outside the Commonwealth of Virginia is prohibited,” Chief Edwards added.

Following an investigation into the circumstances of the incident, the Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney was consulted; based on the facts of the case, prosecution was declined. Afterwards, an internal investigation was conducted by RPD’s Office of Professional Standards. The sergeant’s authorization to access ALPR data has been deactivated.

Should there be any compliance issues in the future, RPD will disseminate that information at our regularly scheduled quarterly crime briefings to ensure transparency with our community.

Suspect Charged in 2025 Chamberlayne Avenue Homicide Investigation

 

April 28, 2026

 

Suspect Charged in 2025 Chamberlayne Avenue Homicide Investigation

 

Following indictments from a multi-jurisdictional grand jury, the suspect in the August 2025 homicide on Chamberlayne Avenue has been charged.

 

James Winston, 39, of Richmond, has been charged with murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, discharge of a firearm in an occupied building and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He is currently in custody in Henrico County on unrelated charges. For his current booking photo please contact Henrico County Police.

 

At approximately 6:48 a.m., Saturday, August 23, officers were called to the 3400 block of Chamberlayne Avenue for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Gilberto DeJesus, III, 33, of Richmond, inside of a residence suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injury.

 

Anyone with further information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective P. Ripley at (804) 646-0423 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.