Victim Identified in Coalter Street Homicide Investigation

Victim Identified in Coalter Street Homicide Investigation

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim of the fatal shooting on Coalter Street yesterday as Robert Joseph, 25, of Richmond.

Yesterday at approximately 11:31 a.m., officers were called to the 1300 block of Coalter Street for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and found an adult male, Joseph, down on the ground with an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where yesterday he succumbed to his injuries.

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

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Detective M. Gouldman at (804) 646-3915 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.

 

Monument Avenue 10K Traffic Advisory

 Monument Avenue 10K Traffic Advisory

April 18, 2024

Thousands of participants and spectators will take to the city streets on Saturday morning for the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K presented by Kroger. Numerous road closures and “No Parking” zones will be in effect.

During the event, Monument Avenue will be closed between Stuart Circle and Willow Lawn Drive. The intersection of Arthur Ashe Boulevard and Monument Avenue will also be closed. Portions of other major streets will be closed, including West Broad Street, West Grace Street, West Franklin Street and Lombardy Street. Maps of road closures attached.

Events begin at 8 a.m., Saturday, April 20. Street closures and “No Parking” zones go into effect on several streets on Thursday, April 18. Vehicles parked along the race course will be towed to accommodate the event.

Motorists should expect delays in the area.

 

 

 2024 MONUMENT 10K Street Closure Locations

 

Thursday April 18th

 

West Franklin Street between North Laurel & Belvidere Street

                  April 18th (1:00 PM) to April 21st (5:00 PM)

 

Friday April 19^th

 

Shafer Street between West Franklin & Grace Street

April 19th (10:00 AM) to April 20th (5:00 PM)

 

West Franklin Street between North Harrison & Laurel Street

April 19th (10:00 AM) to April 20th (5:00 PM)

 

North Laurel Street between Cathedral Place & West Grace Street

April 19th (10:00 AM) to April 20th (5:00 PM)

 

Pine Street between West Franklin & Grace Street

April 19th (10:00 AM) to April 20th (5:00 PM)

 

Grove Avenue between North Harrison & Linden Street

April 19^th (3:00 PM) to April 20^th (2:00 PM)

 

Park Avenue between North Harrison & Linden Street

April 19th (3:00 PM) to April 20th (2:00 PM)

 

North Linden Street between Park & Floyd Avenue

April 19th (3:00 PM) to April 20th (2:00 PM)

 

North Cherry Street between West Main Street & Floyd Avenue

April 19th (5:00 PM) to April 20th (2:00 PM)

 

North Cathedral Place between Cathedral Place & South Cathedral Place

April 19th (5:00 PM) to April 20th (2:00 PM)

 

North Laurel Street between West Main Street & South Cathedral

April 19th (5:00 PM) to April 20th (2:00 PM)

 

 

Cathedral Place between North Laurel Street & North Cathedral Place / VCU Commons Area

April 19th (5:00 PM) to April 20th (2:00 PM)

 

South Cathedral Place between North Cathedral Place & North Laurel Street

April 19th (5:00 PM) to April 20th (2:00 PM)

 

Floyd Avenue between South Cathedral Place & North Harrison Street

April 19th (5:00 PM) to April 20th (2:00 PM)

 

 

Saturday April 20th (Race Day)

 

West Franklin Street between North Lombardy & Harrison Street

 April 20th (3:00 AM) to (5:00 PM)

 

Shafer Street between West Broad & Grace Street

April 20th (3:00 AM) to (12:00 PM)

 

Pine Street between West Grace & Broad Street

April 20th (3:00 AM) to (12:00 PM)

           

Ryland Street between West Broad & Grace Street

April 20^th (3:00 AM) to (12:00 PM)

 

North Laurel Street between West Grace & Broad Street

April 20th (3:00 AM) to (12:00 PM)

      

Munford Street between West Broad & Marshall Street

April 20^th (3:00 AM) to (12:00 PM)

         

Bowe Street between West Broad & Marshall Street

April 20^th (3:00 AM) to (12:00 PM)

     

North Hancock Street between West Broad & Marshall Street

April 20^th (3:00 AM) to (12:00 PM)

       

Goshen Street between West Broad & Marshall Street

April 20^th (3:00 AM) to (12:00 PM)

        

Gilmer Street between West Broad & Marshall Street

April 20^th (3:00 AM) to (12:00 PM)

West Broad Street between Belvidere & North Allen Avenue

April 20th (4:00 AM) to (12:00 PM)

North Harrison Street between West Marshall Street & Park Avenue

April 20th (4:00 AM) to (2:00 PM)

 

 

Kent Road between Wythe Avenue & Monument Avenue

April 20th (5:00 AM) to (1:00 PM) 

  

Chantilly Street between Monumental Street & Monument Avenue 

April 20th (5:00 AM) to (1:00 PM)

 

Blacker Street between Monumental Street & Monument Avenue

April 20th (5:00 AM) to (1:00 PM)

 

Park Avenue between North Lombardy & Linden Street

April 20th (6:00 AM) to (10:00 AM)

 

North Lombardy Street between Hanover & Park Avenue

April 20th (6:00 AM) to (10:00 AM)

 

Hanover Avenue between N. Lombardy Street & Park Avenue

April 20th (6:00 AM) to (10:00 AM)

 

North Meadow Street between Monument & Park Avenue

April 20th (6:30 AM) to (2:00 PM)

 

Monument Avenue between Stuart Circle & Staples Mill Road

April 20th (7:00 AM) to (2:00 PM)

      

West Grace Street between Belvidere & North Allen Avenue

April 20th (7:00 AM) to (12:00 PM)

   

North Lombardy Street between West Broad Street & Park Avenue

April 20th (7:00 AM) to (2:00 PM)

 

West Franklin Street between North Laurel & Belvidere Street

April 21st (10:00 AM) to April 22nd (5:00 PM)

North Laurel Street between Cathedral Place & West Grace Street

April 21st (10:00 AM) to April 22nd (5:00 PM)

Shafer Street between West Franklin & Grace Street

April 21^st (10:00 AM) to April 22nd (5:00 PM)

West Franklin Street between North Harrison & Belvidere Street

April 21st (10:00 AM) to April 22nd (5:00 PM)

 Pine Street between West Franklin & Grace Street

April 21st (10:00 AM) to April 22nd (5:00 PM)

Grove Avenue between North Harrison & Linden Street

April 21st (3:00 PM) to April 22nd (2:00 PM)

 

Park Avenue between North Harrison & Linden Street

April 21st (3:00 PM) to April 22nd (2:00 PM)

North Cherry Street between West Main Street & Floyd Avenue

April 21st (5:00 PM) to April 22nd (2:00 PM)

North Linden Street between Park & Floyd Avenue

April 21st (5:00 PM) to April 22nd (2:00 PM)

North Cathedral Place between Cathedral Place & South Cathedral Place

April 21st (5:00 PM) to April 22nd (2:00 PM)

Cathedral Place between North Laurel Street & North Cathedral Place 

April 21st (5:00 PM) to April 22nd (2:00 PM)

South Cathedral Place between North Cathedral Place & North Laurel Street

April 21st (5:00 PM) to April 22nd (2:00 PM)

Floyd Avenue between North Cathedral Place & North Harrison Street

April 21st (5:00 PM) to April 22nd (2:00 PM)

North Laurel Street between West Main Street & South Cathedral

April 21^st (5:00 PM) to April 22^nd (2:00 PM)

RPD Announces Early Launch of Operation Safe Summer

RPD Announces Early Launch of Operation Safe Summer

 

April 17, 2024

 

The Richmond Police Department has announced an early launch to Operation Safe Summer (OSS), a collaborative effort by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies led by the RPD to suppress violent crime and increase public safety throughout Richmond.

 

Due to recent incidents of fatal shootings, several of which involved juvenile victims, the department is launching the program this Friday, April 19.

 

This comprehensive approach, slated to continue through early September, aligns with the ‘Hotspot’ location strategy of Chief Rick Edwards. The Hotspot locations are areas of clustered reports of gun violence. Chief Edwards has devoted focused enforcement and officer visibility in these areas to deter violent crime and Operation Safe Summer will use this research in a targeted approach. Operation Safe Summer will include the following:

 

1. State partnership. In collaboration with RPD, Virginia State Police will support by providing State Troopers and patrol cars within the city, focusing on violent crime Hotspot areas in alignment with existing department strategies.
2. Federal partnerships. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the United States Marshals Service (USMS) will work in partnership with RPD combining resources to identify, investigate, and prosecute the most significant drivers of gun violence and other violent crime.
3. Local partnership. The Richmond Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney will work in partnership with RPD in investigative consultations and prosecutions of subjects identified through this Operation. Other groups, such as Richmond Community Mediators, the RPD Chaplain program and the Trauma Healing and Response Network, among others, will all work to contribute to the safety of the public. Richmond Public Schools will be continuing their effective work with key partners like ChildSavers and Communities in Schools to provide resources. The Department of Justice Services is continuing to convene the city’s Gun Violence Prevention and Intervention Steering Committee which established the GVPI Hotline of (804) 646-5987.
4. Community partnership. Meaningful law enforcement engagement with the community is essential to building trust and earning legitimacy and is a core value of the department. RPD Community Pop-Up events provide activities and resources to families as part of the strategy to prevent violent crime. The next event is scheduled for Thursday, April 25, in the Hillside Court neighborhood. Also taking place every month are Command Staff Community Walks to foster relationships with community members and accept input and feedback. Following the Community Walk happening tonight in the Whitcomb neighborhood, the next Community Walk is scheduled for May 15 in Sector 411.
5. Invest in and distribute gun safes. RPD has utilized American Rescue Plan grant funding to make gun safes available for Richmond families who may have a firearm at home and want to store it safely. Individuals can request gun safes by calling (804) 516-0451.
6. Positive Environments for Youth. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities offers a variety of summer programs for children and youth at no/low cost. Space is still available in many PRCF camps. Additionally, PRCF is bringing back "Late Night Gym," which will begin Memorial Day weekend and operate on Friday and Saturday evenings through Labor Day weekend. Additional details, including locations and program hours, will be announced in May.

 

“We have a city-wide strategy for a safer summer for our youth and all of us in Richmond,” said Chief Rick Edwards. “We thank the city agencies and all our partners for contributing their valuable energy and skills in this Operation, but it is the role of the community that can be most important. Together, with this Operation starting even in spring, we can make this the safest summer for all of us.”

 

The RPD is asking citizens to safely store their firearms and lock their vehicles to support the violent crime reduction work.

RPD Command Staff Walk in Whitcomb Neighborhood

RPD Command Staff Walk in Whitcomb Neighborhood

 

WHAT:             Richmond Police Department Command Staff Community Walk

 

WHEN:              5 p.m., TODAY, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 

 

WHERE:           The meeting location is the 2100 block of Deforrest Street

 

RPD Command Staff and First Precinct officers will walk with collaborating public safety partners to interact with residents to hear concerns, discuss recent violent crime and to answer questions. Participants will also offer safety tips to residents. This Walk was originally planned for a neighborhood in Third Precinct, but Chief Rick Edwards has moved the location to the Whitcomb neighborhood due to the recent shootings in the area.

 

BACKGROUND:    

This Walk is part of a series as the RPD Command Staff walks and talks with residents throughout the various city precincts which has been a longstanding tradition of the department. The RPD is committed to cultivating opportunities for open dialogue and building relationships with citizens that extend beyond the response to emergencies. 

 

Media is invited to attend.

 

CONTACT:     James Mercante

RPD Office of Public Affairs

(804) 363-9107

 

Chief Edwards to Hold Briefing to Discuss First Quarter Crime Stats

Chief Edwards to Hold Briefing to Discuss First Quarter Crime Stats

 

WHAT:             Public Safety Briefing to the Community

 

WHEN:              1 p.m., TOMORROW, Thursday, April 18, 2024 

 

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 quarter of 2024 that impacted the public. Prior to the first quarter data, Chief Edwards will also address recent shootings in April, several of which involved juveniles.

 

BACKGROUND:    

This crime briefing will inform the community of crime trends impacting public safety, announce the early start to the multi-jurisdictional effort Operation Safe Summer, share information on recent arrests, 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.

Richmond Police Release Critical Incident Briefing: Cedar Street

Richmond Police Release Critical Incident Briefing: Cedar Street

The Richmond Police Department has released a critical incident briefing video related to the officer-involved shooting on March 31, 2024, per the Department’s core value and commitment to maintaining trust and legitimacy through transparency.

This critical incident briefing includes 911 call information, video from the body-worn cameras of the two officers who were at the scene and evidence photos.

Chief Rick Edwards pledged to release these CIB videos following fatal incidents of officer-involved shootings.

Once a full investigative report is complete, the report will be submitted to the Office of the Commonwealth Attorney. Following the determination from that office, RPD will conduct an internal policy review. Per department policy, the officer who fired his service weapon is on administrative leave with pay.

The goal of releasing CIB videos is to increase transparency and trust as the Richmond Police Department continues to work with various stakeholders to provide a clear and unbiased account of critical incidents to the community.

The video can be seen on the following platforms:

RPD website: www.rva.gov/police

RPD’s YouTube page: https://youtu.be/Hasejl94qjI

Facebook.com/RichmondPolice

X: @RichmondPolice

St. John Street Aggravated Assault and Homicide Investigation

 

April 14, 2024        

 

St. John Street Aggravated Assault and Homicide Investigation

This morning, at approximately 12:21 a.m., officers were called to the 1200 block of St. John Street for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and found an adult male and a juvenile male suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Both were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The adult male's injuries were considered non-life-threatening. The juvenile, 16 years old, of Richmond later succumbed to his injuries.

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

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Major Crimes Detective C. Tovar at (804) 646-6739 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.