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

Montrose Avenue Aggravated Assault x2

 

March 30, 2026

Montrose Avenue Aggravated Assault x2

On Sunday, March 29, 2026, at approximately 9:46 p.m., Richmond Police officers responded to the 3600 block of Montrose Avenue for a report of a person shot.

Once on scene, officers located one victim, and the other had already been self-transported to a local hospital. One adult male sustained life-threatening injuries.

A 17-year-old male sustained injuries that are believed to be non-life-threatening.

This remains under investigation.

The Richmond Police Department is reminding parents and teens that large gatherings hosted at short-term rental properties, including Airbnb locations, can pose serious safety risks. These events are often unsupervised and may lead to dangerous situations.

As spring break continues, RPD urges families to make safe choices and avoid attending or hosting these types of parties.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact Detective G. Sullivan at (804) 646-3929 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. Tips may also be submitted through the P3 app. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Advisory: Arrest Made in Decatur Street Homicide Investigation

 March 26, 2026

 

Arrest Made in Decatur Street Homicide Investigation

 

Richmond Police detectives have made an arrest in the homicide that occurred last Sunday on Decatur Street.

 

Juvenile male, 16, of Richmond, was arrested yesterday and was charged with first degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by juvenile.

 

At approximately 6:08 p.m., Sunday, March 22 officers were called to the intersection of East 11^th and Hull streets for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and found a juvenile male down and unresponsive in the intersection. The male, 15, of Richmond, had suffered apparent gunshot wounds and was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

 

Major Crimes detectives have determined the shooting occurred in the 1000 block of Decatur Street.

 

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