East Main Street Homicide Investigation

 

June 25, 2026          

 

East Main Street Homicide Investigation                                    

This morning at approximately 3:13 a.m., officers were called to the 1700 block of East Main Street for the report of a person shot. Once on scene, officers located an adult male, down and unresponsive, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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

Anyone with information about this homicide investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective W. Hartley at (804) 646-4314 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Victim Identified in Midlothian Turnpike Death Investigation

 

June 24, 2026          

 

Victim Identified in Midlothian Turnpike Death Investigation

 

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in yesterday’s fatal shooting as Steven Johnson, 44, of Henrico County.

 

At approximately 12:01 p.m. on June 23, officers responded to the 4000 block of Midlothian Turnpike for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located Johnson suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

 

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

 

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective B. Plaskett at (804) 646-3431 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.

Victim Identified in Lawson Street Homicide Investigation

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the homicide on Friday on Lawson Street as Tekjuan Jarrett, 27, of Henrico County.

On Friday at approximately 11:06 a.m., officers were called to the 3400 block of Lawson Street for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Jarrett, down and unresponsive in the roadway. He had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to the injury the following day.

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

Major Crimes detectives are investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to call Major Crimes Detective G. Russell at (804) 646-7715 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.

Road Closures & No Parking for IllumiNATION Events

A portion of North Arthur Ashe Boulevard and several side streets will be closed and “No Parking” zones established for the upcoming IllumiNATION events.

These closures and “No Parking” zones will be in place on Tuesday, June 16 and from Thursday – Sunday, June 25-28. The June 16 closures will accommodate a smaller event and testing of the equipment for the larger IllumiNATION event later in the month. The times of the closures and “No Parking” zones are the same for all event days.

Road Closures & No Parking Zones:

6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

North Arthur Ashe Boulevard (Southbound lanes) in the 300-500 blocks (between Hanover and Park avenues)

2800 block of Kensington Avenue (between Colonial Avenue and North Arthur Ashe Boulevard)

8 p.m. – 10 p.m.

North Arthur Ashe Boulevard (Northbound lanes) in the 300-500 blocks (between Hanover and Park avenues)

2700 block of Kensington Avenue (between Mulberry Street and North Arthur Ashe Boulevard)

2700 block of Stuart Avenue (between Mulberry Street and North Arthur Ashe Boulevard)

Please see the attached maps.

Towing Enforcement:
No parking zones will be actively enforced. Vehicles parked in restricted areas will be towed.

For more information about IllumiNATION, visit https://virginiahistory.org/events/americas-250th/illumination

Victim Identified, Arrest Made in Rosewood Avenue Homicide Investigation

Victim Identified, Arrest Made in Rosewood Avenue Homicide Investigation

Richmond Police Department detectives have identified the victim in the homicide that occurred on Rosewood Avenue this weekend and have made an arrest.

On Saturday at approximately 5:36 a.m., officers were called to the 3300 block of Rosewood Avenue for the report of a person shot. Once on scene, officers located an adult male, Joel Reed, 42, of Richmond, down and unresponsive, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Major Crimes detectives investigated and have arrested Autberto Salcedo, 49, of Richmond. He has been charged with second degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. His booking photo is attached.

Detectives are investigating the possibility this homicide was the result of an argument that escalated into a shooting. The investigation continues.

Anyone with information about this homicide investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective W. Hartley at (804) 646-4314 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.

 

Wanted Subject Sought in Relation to Ford Avenue Homicide

June 12, 2026

Wanted Subject Sought in Relation to Ford Avenue Homicide

Richmond Police Department detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a wanted subject related to Sunday’s homicide on Ford Avenue.

Ti’Yon Hackett, 18, of Hanover County, has a warrant on file for Conspiracy to Commit Murder. He is wanted for questioning in relation to the fatal shooting of Ricardo Jones, 23, of Richmond, in the 2300 block of Ford Avenue on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Hackett is approximately 5’6” tall and weighs approximately 125 pounds. His photo is attached.

Hackett should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call 911.

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

One Fatality in Two-Vehicle Collision on Richmond Highway

One Fatality in Two-Vehicle Collision on Richmond Highway

At approximately 9:36 a.m., officers were called to the 4600 block of Richmond Highway for the report of a vehicle that had collided with a truck. Officers arrived and found a pickup truck had collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer in the right travel lane of the northbound lanes of Richmond Highway. The tractor-trailer was parked in the right travel lane and occupied by an adult male driver.

The Richmond Police Department Crash Team responded to investigate. The adult male driver and sole occupant of the pickup truck was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no other injuries.

All northbound lanes of Richmond Highway were closed to accommodate the investigation. The southbound lanes remained open.

The investigation continues.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crash Team Investigator R. Jamison at (804) 646-1665 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.