Parkwood Avenue Death Investigation

Parkwood Avenue Death Investigation

This morning at approximately 5:31 a.m., officers were called to the 3400 block of Parkwood Avenue for the report of a person down. Officers arrived and located an adult male outside of a structure, down and unresponsive. He appeared to have suffered trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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

Responding officers determined a person of interest in the death investigation was possibly in the structure. Out of an abundance of caution officers limited access to the area to the public and the RPD SWAT team responded to attempt to safely contact the individual.

Following several attempts to communicate with the individual a search warrant was obtained and executed. During entry, three “light, sound diversion devices” were deployed. These can sound like gunfire – but no shots were fired. An adult female was found inside the structure and was detained without incident. There were no additional injuries.

Parkwood Avenue and adjacent intersections were closed for several hours to accommodate the investigation.

Detectives are investigating.

Anyone with information about this incident 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 may also be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Advisory: Victim Identified in Midlothian Turnpike Homicide Investigation

August 3, 2026   

 

Victim Identified in Midlothian Turnpike Homicide Investigation

 

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the fatal shooting that occurred on Friday as Reginald Coleman, 32, of Richmond

 

At approximately 7:29 p.m., Friday, July 31, officers were called to the 4000 block of Midlothian Turnpike for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two adult males, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Coleman was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injury.

 

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

 

The second male was transported to a local hospital with injuries not considered to be life threatening.

 

This investigation is ongoing.

 

Anyone with information about this homicide investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Godwin at (804) 646-5533 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.

Driver in Hit-and-Run Involving Bicyclist on Williamsburg Avenue Surrenders

The driver involved in the hit and run collision of a bicyclist on Williamsburg Avenue on Sunday surrendered today without incident.

Jorge Gudino Vasquez, 24, of Henrico County, has been charged with felony hit and run and operating a motor vehicle without a license. His booking photo is attached.

At approximately 1:05 a.m. on July 19, officers were called to a collision in the 5100 block of Williamsburg Avenue. Officers arrived and found an adult male bicyclist lying in the travel lane of the roadway. He had suffered an injury from being struck by a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle did not remain on scene. The bicyclist was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were considered life threatening.

The Richmond Police Department's Crash Team responded and began the investigation. Investigators used data from Flock automatic license plate readers and information from the public to locate the vehicle, which was seized yesterday.

Anyone with further information regarding this collision is asked to call Crash Team Investigator R. Jamison at (804) 646-1665 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones.

 

UPDATE: Driver Charged in Hit-and-Run Crash Involving Bicyclist on Walmsley Boulevard

 July 20, 2026

 

UPDATE: Driver Charged in Hit-and-Run Crash Involving Bicyclist on Walmsley Boulevard

 

The Richmond Police Department's Crash Team has charged a driver in connection with a hit-and-run crash involving a bicyclist that occurred last Thursday night.

 

Last Thursday, at approximately 9:57 p.m., officers responded to the 4400 block of Walmsley Boulevard for a report of a vehicle-versus-bicycle crash. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male bicyclist lying in a nearby ditch. He was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

 

As a result of the Crash Team's investigation, which included information received through Crime Stoppers and detectives' investigative efforts, Dominique Smith, 36, of Richmond, turned herself in to police on Monday morning.

 

Smith has been charged with:

·         Felony hit and run

·         Driving on a suspended operator's license

·         No insurance

·         Expired vehicle registration

 

The Crash Team's investigation remains ongoing.

 

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is asked to contact Crash Team Investigator D. Peppel at (804) 201-1757 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones

Advisory: UPDATE: Victim Identified in East Cary Street Homicide Investigation, Aggravated Assault (2x)

 July 20, 2026           

 

UPDATE: Victim Identified in East Cary Street Homicide Investigation, Aggravated Assault (2x)

 

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in Saturday’s fatal stabbing as Devin Sherrod, 57, unhoused.

                                       

Early Saturday morning, July 18, at approximately 1:33 a.m., officers responded to the 200 block of East Marshall Street for a report of a person who had been stabbed. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male who had been sleeping on a bench and was suffering from a stab wound. He was transported to a local hospital with injuries which are not considered life-threatening and remain in stable condition.

 

At approximately 6:08 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, the Richmond Ambulance Authority responded to the report of a male who was bleeding in the 100 block of East Cary Street. Emergency personnel located a deceased adult male, Sherrod, who had been sleeping in a parking deck and had suffered an apparent stab wound.

 

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

 

At approximately 3:35 p.m. on July 18, officers located the vehicle of interest and the suspect near East 18th and Everett streets. Members of the U.S. Marshal’s Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force approached the suspect. During the encounter, the suspect stabbed a Task Force member, who then discharged his weapon.

 

The suspect, an adult male, was transported to a local hospital with injuries initially considered critical. He remains in stable condition.

 

The Task Force member who was stabbed was also transported to a local hospital with injuries initially considered critical. He remains in stable condition.

 

A second Task Force member sustained injuries during the incident and was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

 

The Virginia State Police will lead the investigation into the officer-involved shooting.

 

No RPD officers were injured or discharged their weapons during the incident.

 

The investigation into this homicide and aggravated assaults remains ongoing.

 

Anyone with further information related to this incident is asked to contact Major Crimes Detective A. Darnell at (804) 646-3927 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. Tips may also be submitted through the P3 Tips Crime Stoppers smartphone app. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Victim Identified, Person Charged with Reckless Handling of Firearm in Walmsley Boulevard Death Investigation

Victim Identified, Person Charged with Reckless Handling of Firearm in Walmsley Boulevard Death Investigation

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the fatal shooting that occurred earlier this month on Walmsley Boulevard and have charged a person for reckless handling of a firearm in that incident.

On Saturday, July 11 at approximately 10:16 p.m., officers were called to the 3400 block of Walmsley Boulevard for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Lonray Banks, Jr., 21, of Richmond, down and unresponsive in the breezeway of an apartment building, He had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives on Friday located and arrested the suspect, Davon Rush, 20, of Richmond. He has been charged with reckless handling of a firearm. Additional charges are pending. His booking photo is attached.

During the recent RPD Mid-Year Crime Briefing, Chief Rick Edwards alerted the public to increasing incidents of injuries resulting from reckless handling of firearms and provided the public with tips to handle firearms more safely. The video of his comments is also attached.

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 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Hit-and-Run Involving Bicyclist on Williamsburg Avenue

 

July 19, 2026

 

Hit-and-Run Involving Bicyclist on Williamsburg Avenue

The Richmond Police Department Crash Team is investigating a hit-and-run collision involving a bicyclist in the 4400 block of Walmsley Boulevard.

 

Last night, at approximately 9:57 p.m., officers responded to the 4400 block of Walmsley Boulevard for the report of a vehicle versus bicycle collision. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male down in a ditch. The victim had been riding his bicycle westbound on Walmsley Boulevard.

 

He was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his life-threatening injuries. The vehicle fled the scene.

 

The Richmond Police Department Crash Team is continuing to investigate the incident.

 

Anyone with information regarding this hit-and-run collision is asked to contact Crash Team Investigator D. Peppel at (804) 201-1757 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones.