Victim Identified in Richmond Highway Death Investigation

 

May 1, 2026

 

Victim Identified in Richmond Highway Death Investigation

 

Yesterday morning, at approximately 12:06 a.m., Richmond Police officers responded to the 700 block of Richmond Highway for the report of a shooting.

Once on scene, officers located an adult male Calvin Carter, 42, of Richmond, inside a vehicle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Carter was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. 

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

This incident remains under investigation. 

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to contact Major Crimes Detective W. Hartley at (804) 646-4314 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. Tips may also be submitted through the P3 app. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Routine ALPR Audit Identifies Single Policy Violation

Routine ALPR Audit Identifies Single Policy Violation

A routine review of the Richmond Police Department’s 2026 use of automatic license plate reader (ALPR) technology identified a policy violation involving an authorized RPD user.

The Richmond Police Department conducts monthly audits of Flock ALPR use by personnel. An audit in the first quarter of the year found a single violation involving an RPD sergeant while assisting a homicide investigation. The inquiry was not related to immigration enforcement.

The violation occurred when an RPD sergeant was asked by a special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for an image of a vehicle believed to be in Richmond and connected to a homicide investigation in Washington, D.C.

“The audit process is an important safeguard to ensure this technology is used properly,” said Chief Rick Edwards. “ALPR technology has proven valuable in violent crime investigations, but these checks are necessary to maintain the proper balance between individual privacy, public safety, and compliance with Virginia law.”

The searching for and dissemination of this information to a federal law enforcement official outside of Virginia violated department policy, which prohibits sharing ALPR data with agencies outside the Commonwealth. The violation was reported to the Virginia State Police as required by state law.

“While I appreciate the sergeant’s willingness to assist in a homicide investigation, sharing ALPR data - even of a single vehicle - with federal partners or agencies outside the Commonwealth of Virginia is prohibited,” Chief Edwards added.

Following an investigation into the circumstances of the incident, the Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney was consulted; based on the facts of the case, prosecution was declined. Afterwards, an internal investigation was conducted by RPD’s Office of Professional Standards. The sergeant’s authorization to access ALPR data has been deactivated.

Should there be any compliance issues in the future, RPD will disseminate that information at our regularly scheduled quarterly crime briefings to ensure transparency with our community.

Suspect Charged in 2025 Chamberlayne Avenue Homicide Investigation

 

April 28, 2026

 

Suspect Charged in 2025 Chamberlayne Avenue Homicide Investigation

 

Following indictments from a multi-jurisdictional grand jury, the suspect in the August 2025 homicide on Chamberlayne Avenue has been charged.

 

James Winston, 39, of Richmond, has been charged with murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, discharge of a firearm in an occupied building and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He is currently in custody in Henrico County on unrelated charges. For his current booking photo please contact Henrico County Police.

 

At approximately 6:48 a.m., Saturday, August 23, officers were called to the 3400 block of Chamberlayne Avenue for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Gilberto DeJesus, III, 33, of Richmond, inside of a residence suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injury.

 

Anyone with further information about this homicide 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.

Wounds Prove Fatal for Teen in Domestic Shootings on 5th Avenue

 Wounds Prove Fatal for Teen in Domestic Shootings on 5th Avenue

The juvenile female, 14, of Richmond, who suffered life-threatening injuries in the domestic shootings on 5^th Avenue on Tuesday, succumbed to the wounds last night at a local hospital.

On Tuesday at approximately 9:50 a.m., officers were called to the 3100 block of 5^th Avenue for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and found three individuals in a home who had suffered apparent gunshot wounds. An adult male, Zion Terry, 18, of Richmond, was pronounced dead at the scene. An adult female, 38, and the juvenile female were transported to a local hospital. The adult’s injuries are now not considered to be life threatening.

The suspect, Levy Nelson, 41, of Richmond, was apprehended on Tuesday by Henrico County Police. Richmond Police detectives have charged him with malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Additional charges are pending.

The VCU Police Department, U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force and the ATF all contributed to the successful result.

Anyone with further information related to these shootings is asked to contact Major Crimes Detective A. Sleem at (804) 814-7123 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. Tips may also be submitted through the P3 app. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Victim Identified, Suspect Apprehended in Fatal and Non-Fatal Domestic Shootings

Victim Identified, Suspect Apprehended in Fatal and Non-Fatal Domestic Shootings

The victim who died at the scene of the domestic-related shootings in the 3100 block of 5^th Avenue this morning has been identified and the suspect has been apprehended.

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim as Zion Terry, 18, of Richmond.

The suspect, Levy Nelson, 41, of Richmond, was apprehended this afternoon by Henrico County Police after Nelson was the subject of a news conference and media coverage for his role in the shootings. His vehicle locations were captured by automatic license plate readers and information by the public was received on his possible whereabouts.

Henrico Police located Nelson in his truck and attempted to stop him. Nelson collided with several vehicles, including HPD police vehicles, before Henrico Police were able to make the apprehension. A Henrico Police officer was injured during the apprehension.

Nelson was transported to RPD headquarters and has been charged with malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Additional charges are pending. His booking photo is not yet available.

The VCU Police Department, U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force and the ATF all contributed to the successful result.

At approximately 9:50 a.m., officers were called to the 3100 block of 5^th Avenue for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and found three individuals in a home who had suffered apparent gunshot wounds. An adult male, Terry, was found down and unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the scene. An adult female, 38, and a juvenile female, 14, were transported to a local hospital. The adult’s injuries are now not considered to be life threatening while the juvenile’s injuries are still considered life threatening.

Anyone with further information related to these shootings is asked to contact Major Crimes Detective A. Sleem at (804) 814-7123 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. Tips may also be submitted through the P3 app. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Fatal, Non-Fatal Domestic Shootings, Suspect Sought

Fatal, Non-Fatal Domestic Shootings, Suspect Sought

At approximately 9:50 a.m., officers were called to the 3100 block of 5^th Avenue for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and found three individuals in a home who had suffered apparent gunshot wounds. An adult male was found down and unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the scene. An adult female and a juvenile female were transported to a local hospital with injuries that were considered life threatening.

Detectives are progressing with the investigation and are investigating this incident as a domestic situation. Detectives are currently looking for a known adult male, Levy Nelson, 41, of Henrico County. He had fled the scene in a gray Ford F-150, an image of which was captured on an Automatic License Plate Reader. Nelson’s photo and the ALPR image of the vehicle are attached.

The truck, with a toolbox in the bed, has a Virginia plate of THV 5063.

The public is asked to provide information on the whereabouts of the truck or Nelson – and are asked to call 911 with information.

Anyone with information related to these shootings is asked to contact Major Crimes Detective A. Sleem at (804) 814-7123 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. Tips may also be submitted through the P3 app. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

 

 

RPD Investigating Death of 17-month-old Child

RPD Investigating Death of 17-month-old Child

Richmond Police Department detectives are investigating the death of a 17-month-old male and the injury to a 17-month-old male twin sibling.

On Friday at approximately 8:39 p.m., officers were called to an apartment in the 1000 block of German School Road for the report of two young children injured. Officers arrived and located two 17-month-old males who had suffered apparent drowning injuries while in a bathtub.

Both children were transported to a local hospital where one was pronounced dead. The other male suffered injuries that are considered life threatening.

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

Detectives with the RPD Major Crimes division are investigating and ask anyone with information about this incident to call Major Crimes Detective J. Pittman at (804) 646-3869 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 app may also be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.