Two Additional Persons Charged in North 18th Street Double Homicide Investigation

Two Additional Persons Charged in North 18th Street Double Homicide Investigation

 

Following grand jury indictments, two additional persons have been charged in the investigation of the North 18^th Street double homicide incident.

 

Antoine Hockaday, II, 27, of Henrico County, surrendered at the Richmond Justice Center on April 10 without incident. He has now been charged with accessory after the fact in a murder. His booking photo is attached.

 

Xavier Thomas, 27, of Petersburg, was taken into custody in a regional jurisdiction on April 15. He has now been charged with possession of a firearm by a non-violent felon. His booking photo is not yet available.

 

On Saturday, February 21 at approximately 2:47 a.m., a Richmond Police Department officer on patrol in Shockoe Bottom observed a large crowd engaged in apparent confrontations in the 00-block of North 18^th Street. The officer responded and found an adult female, Genesis Jones, 23, of Petersburg, down and unresponsive with apparent gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

Additional officers arrived and found an adult male, Dominic Jackson, 42, of Henrico County, down and unresponsive. He had also suffered apparent gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

In addition to Jones and Jackson, seven other adults were shot and transported to local hospitals. Hockaday was one of the individuals injured during the incident. Two other individuals injured during the incident were charged in March for their role in the shootings.

 

Additional charges against those involved in this incident are possible.

 

Anyone with further information about these shootings is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Sergeant M. Gouldman at (804) 646-3915 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. 

Suspect Charged in North Monroe Street Homicide Investigation

Suspect Charged in North Monroe Street Homicide Investigation

Following grand jury indictments, the suspect in the North Monroe Street homicide in March has now been charged with murder and use of a firearm in the commission of murder.

Malcolm Mason, 32, of Richmond, who was taken into custody shortly after the shooting, had originally been charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and willfully discharging a firearm resulting in serious bodily injury. His booking photo is attached.

On Friday, March 20 at approximately 11:39 p.m., officers heard gunshots while on patrol near the intersection of West Broad and North Monroe streets. Officers responded to the 300 block of North Monroe Street and found a male, Lamar Butler, 25, of Richmond, down and unresponsive with apparent gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Anyone with further information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective K. Hyde at (804) 646-3613 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.

Victim Identified in St. James Street Homicide Investigation

Victim Identified in St. James Street Homicide Investigation

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the fatal shooting last Thursday as Roger Swinson, 42, of Richmond.

Thursday at approximately 10:27 a.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of St. James Street for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Swinson, down and unresponsive with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives are continuing to investigate this homicide and ask anyone with information about this incident 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.

Advisory: St. James Street Homicide Investigation

April 9, 2026

St. James Street Homicide Investigation                                      

Today at approximately 10:27 a.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of St. James Street for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and located an adult male with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

At this time, detectives have no indication that this incident is connected to the shooting that occurred yesterday at approximately 7:16 p.m. on Charity Street. The investigation remains ongoing.

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 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.

Mayor Avula Joins Chief Edwards for Briefing on Safety Initiatives, Crime Stats for First Quarter

WHAT:            First Quarter Public Safety Briefing to the Community

 

WHEN:            11 a.m., TOMORROW, Thursday, April 9, 2026 

 

WHERE:          The briefing location is at RPD Headquarters, 200 W. Grace St.

 

Mayor Danny Avula will join Chief of Police Rick Edwards in a briefing to discuss recent safety initiatives, including results from the Spring Forward campaign, and first quarter crime stats. Greg Hopkins, director of the Office of Gun Violence Prevention, will also present information from Spring Forward. Chief Edwards will provide updates regarding public safety issues including recent multiple arrests for several burglaries of vape shops.

 

BACKGROUND:    

This crime briefing will inform the community of city-wide safety initiatives, crime trends impacting public safety, department strategies and outreach efforts, and upcoming opportunities for members of the public to engage in community events to participate in a joint effort to reduce crime.

 

Media is invited to attend.

 

Victim Identified in Chamberlayne Avenue Death Investigation

April 2, 2026 

Victim Identified in Chamberlayne Avenue Death Investigation

Last night at approximately 8:11 p.m., Richmond Police Department officers were called to the 3000 block of Chamberlayne Avenue for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Kenneth Trimmer, 35, of Richmond, down 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 death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective G. Russell at (804) 646-7715 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 app may also be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Richmond Police Department to Host First Precinct Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

 

March 31, 2026

 

Richmond Police Department to Host First Precinct Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

 

The Richmond Police Department will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the newly constructed First Precinct 1 p.m., tomorrow, Wednesday, April 1, at 1711 Fairfield Way.

 

City of Richmond residents are invited to attend as the department marks this milestone investment in public safety and community service. The new facility is designed to better support officers, enhance operations, and strengthen connections with the community it serves.

 

The ceremony will include brief remarks from the city and Chief Rick Edwards, followed by an opportunity for attendees to tour the new precinct.

 

The Richmond Police Department looks forward to welcoming neighbors and community members as we celebrate this new chapter in serving the First Precinct area.

 

Members of the media are invited to attend.

 

CONTACT:
James Mercante
RPD Office of Public Affairs
(804) 363-9107