Victim Identified in Titus Street Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in Tuesday morning’s homicide as Isaiah Lee, 25, of Richmond.

Tuesday at approximately 6:38 a.m., RPD officers responded to the 2600 block of Titus Street for the report of a person down. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Lee, with an apparent gunshot wound who was deceased in the roadway.

The Medical Examiner will determine manner and cause of death.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Godwin (804) 646-5533 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 Fatal Collision on Hull Street

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in Friday night’s fatal collision on Hull Street as Talmadge Simms Bey, 64, of Richmond.

Friday night at approximately 9:12 p.m., officers were called to the 2600 block of Hull Street for the report of a vehicle striking a pedestrian. Officers arrived and found the adult male, Bey, down and unresponsive in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Investigators with the RPD Crash Team responded to the scene. It has been determined that Bey was walking the double yellow lines before venturing into the westbound lane of travel; the striking vehicle traveling in the westbound lane collided with Bey. Ultimately, Bey was struck by another unknown vehicle, who was traveling eastbound.

The driver of the first striking vehicle, an adult male, remained on the scene. At this time, no charges have been filed. The driver of the second striking vehicle did not remain at the scene.

Anyone with further information about this incident is asked to contact RPD Crash Team Investigator Drago at (804) 646-1369 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used.  All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Titus Road Death Investigation

At approximately 6:38 a.m., this morning, Richmond Police officers were called to the 4900 block of Titus Road for the report of a person down. Officers arrived and located an adult male with an apparent gunshot wound who was deceased in the roadway.

The Medical Examiner will determine manner and cause of death.

Anyone with information about this shooting incident is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Godwin (804) 646-5533 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 Fatal Crash on Hospital Street

The Richmond Police Department’s Crash Team has identified the victim in Saturday night’s fatal two-vehicle collision on Hospital Street as Sharleen Holmes, 67.

Last Saturday at approximately 4:43 p.m., Richmond Police responded to a two-vehicle collision in the 700 block of Hospital Street. Officers arrived and found an adult female, Holmes, unconscious resulting from the crash. She was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. Holmes was the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

The RPD Crash Team responded and Detectives have determined that a Chevrolet Malibu was traveling east on Hospital Street in the 700 block when it struck the rear of a Buick Century. The driver and passenger of the Buick Century remained on scene and provided statements to officers.

Anyone with further information is asked to call RPD Crash Team Investigator J. DeBoard at (804) 646-3462 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Pedestrian Struck in Fatal Collision on Hull Street

The Richmond Police Crash Team is investigating a traffic fatality that occurred last night in the 2600 block of Hull Street.

Last night at approximately 9:12 p.m., officers were called to the 2600 block of Hull Street for the report of a vehicle striking a pedestrian. Officers arrived and found the adult male pedestrian down and unresponsive in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Investigators with the RPD Crash Team responded to the scene. It has been determined that the male was walking the double yellow lines before venturing into the westbound lane of travel; the striking vehicle traveling in the westbound lane struck the pedestrian. Ultimately, the pedestrian was struck by another unknown vehicle, who was traveling eastbound.

The driver of the first striking vehicle, an adult male, remained on the scene. At this time, no charges have been filed. The driver of the second striking vehicle did not remain at the scene.

Anyone with further information about this incident is asked to contact RPD Crash Team Investigator Drago at (804) 646-1369 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used.  All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Person of Interest in Jahnke Road Robbery

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the individual in the attached photos who is a suspect in a robbery that occurred last weekend.

At approximately 5:20 p.m., Sunday, March 13, RPD officers responded to the 1000 block of German School Road for the report of an assault. The victim reported that while he was walking from a business located in the 6400 block of Jahnke Road a suspect approached him from behind and pushed him to the ground. The suspect then stole an item from the victim and fled toward Jahnke Road.

The suspect is described as approximately 30-40 years of age, 6’ tall with a goatee. He was last seen wearing a black jacket with silver stripes, black pants and white shoes. The suspect was seen leaving the area in a white-colored, four-door, Buick SUV.

Attached are photos of the suspect and suspect vehicle. A stock photo of the make and model of the vehicle is also attached.

Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to call Third Precinct Detective R. Bailey at (804) 646-3912 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Child Located in Parental Abduction, Mother Charged

Last night the Richmond Police Department located the mother and child from a parental abduction investigation. Both are in good health.

Second Precinct officers, with the assistance of the U.S. Marshal’s Regional Fugitive Task Force and the RPD K-9 unit, arrested Latina Townes, 39, of Richmond without incident and charged her with parental abduction. Her booking photo is attached. Her daughter, Lavasia Townes, 1, is now in the custody of the city of Richmond’s Department of Social Services.

Previously, Lavasia was last seen on Saturday, February 12 in the company of her mother. They were the subject of an advisory from RPD on February 22. The Department thanks the media for sharing the alert and the public for providing information which assisted in this investigation.

Roads Closed, No Parking for Shamrock the Block, Church Hill Festivals

This weekend, two festivals will close streets and there will be No Parking areas established. 

Shamrock the Block

A portion of North Arthur Ashe Boulevard and several connecting streets will be closed to accommodate the Shamrock the Block festival.

NO PARKING zones will be designated from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 26 for the following road closures:

• North Arthur Ashe Boulevard between West Broad and West Leigh, West Moore streets;
• West Moore Street between North Arthur Ashe Boulevard and Altamont Avenue;
• West Leigh Street between North Arthur Ashe Boulevard and Altamont Avenue;
• West Clay Street between North Arthur Ashe Boulevard and Altamont Avenue, and;
• West Marshall Street between North Arthur Ashe Boulevard and Altamont Avenue.

The eastbound lanes of West Leigh Street between Myers Street and DMV Drive will be a NO PARKING zone for the same time period.

Motorists should expect delays in the area.

Church Hill Irish Festival

Starting Friday night, several streets will be No Parking zones and will be closed to accommodate the Church Hill Irish Festival until 9 p.m. on Sunday.

• East Broad Street between North 24th and North 26th streets.
• North 25th Street between East Grace Street and East Marshall streets.

Victim Identified in Richmond Highway Death Investigation

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in Monday morning’s death investigation as Jarrod Murray, 28, of Richmond.

Yesterday at approximately 11:57 a.m., RPD officers responded to the 1900 block of Richmond Highway for the report of a shooting. RPD officers located an adult male, Murray, down and unresponsive suffering from a gunshot wound. He succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Gouldman at (804) 646-3915 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 Hull Street Road Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in Monday night’s homicide as Jayce Folkner, 29, of Henrico.

Last night at approximately 9:55 p.m., Richmond Police responded to the 4100 block of Hull Street Road for the report of a shooting.  Officers arrived and located an adult male, Folkner, in a parked vehicle unresponsive with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective D. Austin at (804) 646-3927 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.

Death Investigation Hull Street Road

Tonight at approximately 9:55 p.m., RPD officers were called to the 4100 block of Hull Street Road for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and found an adult male in a parked vehicle unresponsive with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective D. Austin at (804) 646-3927 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.

 

Death Investigation Richmond Highway

Today at approximately 11:57 a.m., RPD officers responded to the 1900 block of Richmond Highway for the report of a shooting. RPD officers located an adult male down and unresponsive suffering from a gunshot wound. He succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Gouldman at (804) 646-3915 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.

Male Identified in Walmsley Boulevard Death Investigation

Richmond Police detectives have identified the male who died in yesterday’s shooting on Walmsley Boulevard as Tremawn Carrington, Jr, 20, of Richmond.

Yesterday at approximately 3:06 p.m., officers were called to the 3400 block of Walmsley Boulevard for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and found Carrington with an apparent gunshot wound down and unresponsive near a parking lot. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective N. Reese at (804) 646-0712 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.

Walmsley Boulevard Death Investigation

At approximately 3:06 p.m., officers were called to the 3400 block of Walmsley Boulevard for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and found an adult male with an apparent gunshot wound down and unresponsive near a parking lot. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Detectives with the Major Crimes Unit are investigating.

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective N. Reese at (804) 646-0712 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 West Brookland Park Boulevard Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in this morning’s homicide as Derrell Turnage, 35, of Richmond.

At approximately 2:32 a.m., Richmond Police officers were called to the 200 block of West Brookland Park Boulevard for the report of random gunfire. Officers arrived and found an adult male, Turnage, in a parked vehicle unresponsive with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective B. Neifeld at (804) 646-3246 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.

 

Missing Man Sought

The Richmond Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a Richmond man who has been reported missing by his family.

Joseph Domino, 33, was last seen on Wednesday, March 9th around 9AM. Domino may possibly be on a black and silver Mongoose men’s bicycle. He was last seen leaving his residence near the downtown S. 20^th Street area.

Domino suffers from a medical condition so there is a concern for his safety.

Domino is approximately 5’ 10” tall and weighs about 170 pounds. He may be wearing camouflage pants. His photo is attached.

Anyone with information on Domino’s whereabouts or the circumstances of his disappearance is asked to call Major Crimes Detective C. Key at (804) 646-5984 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.

West Brookland Park Boulevard Death Investigation

At approximately 2:32 a.m., Richmond Police officers were called to the 200 block of West Brookland Park Boulevard for the report of random gunfire. Officers arrived and found an adult male in a parked vehicle unresponsive with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective B. Neifeld at (804) 646-0057 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.

Minefee Street Shooting Investigation

This morning at approximately 4:41 a.m., Richmond Police officers were called to the 1400 block of Minefee Street for the report of shots fired into a dwelling. Officers arrived and located two adult females suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Both were transported to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life threatening.

Detectives are investigating.

Anyone with information about this shooting incident is asked to call Major Crimes Detective S. Donald at (804) 646-6456 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 Fairfield Avenue Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in this morning’s homicide as Kavon Howard, 44, of Richmond.

At approximately 1:06 a.m., this morning, Richmond Police officers were called to the 2800 block of Fairfield Avenue for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and found an adult male, Howard, with an apparent gunshot wound who was pronounced dead on scene. An eight month old infant also suffered a gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.  Her injuries are now considered non-life threatening.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Mansfield (804) 646-6996 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.

Family Dollar Incident on Westover Hills

On Monday afternoon, March 7, at approximately 1:30 p.m., a Richmond Police officer responded to a call received by the Department of Emergency Communication (DEC) from the management of the Family Dollar store in the 1200 block of Westover Hills Boulevard, in reference to an adult female customer suspected of shoplifting.

The suspect was 33 year old Alecia Nelson and she is seen in the partial video circulating on social media. The officer identified next to Ms. Nelson is RPD Officer, Graham Lang of 21 years.

Officer Lang arrived and was alerted by management that the larceny suspect was at the point of sale. Officer Lang attempted to conduct a lawful detention of Ms. Nelson by giving verbal commands regarding the need to detain her for further investigation.

The suspect refused to cooperate with the officer’s lawful command to which she verbally and physically resisted.

In response to her noncompliance and physical resistance, the officer used force to gain compliance and that force is presently being investigated to include video footage that precedes the video being circulated on social media at this time.

The lawful detention would have included temporary detainment and questioning to determine facts surrounding the truth of the allegation.

During the resistance, Officer Lang called for backup assistance in taking Ms. Nelson into custody. As a result she was charged with assaulting a law enforcement officer.

RPD is asking for the communities’ assistance with the internal investigation by calling (804) 646-0400 as well as the criminal investigation by calling (804) 646-6733 with any additional information.

Officer Lang is cooperating with the internal investigation and remains on duty.

Fairfield Avenue Death Investigation

At approximately 1:06 a.m., this morning, Richmond Police officers were called to the 2800 block of Fairfield Avenue for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and found an adult male with an apparent gunshot wound who was pronounced dead on scene. An eight month old infant also suffered a gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

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

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Mansfield (894) 646-6996 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.

Victims Identified in North 20th Street Death Investigation

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victims in Sunday night’s death investigation as Shemar Howlett, 21, of North Chesterfield and Isaiah James, 19, of Petersburg.

At approximately 10:12 p.m., March 6, Richmond Police officers were called to the 1100 block of North 20th Street for the report of shots fired. Officers arrived and found one adult male, Howlett, deceased, with an apparent gunshot wound.

Nearby, at Mosby and Littlepage streets, another adult male, James, was found deceased with a gunshot wound. Both incidents are believed to be related.

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death of both adult male victims.

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective A. Sleem (804) 814-7123 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.

Officer-Involved Shooting Update – Garber Street

The Richmond Police Department has identified the person who died in Sunday night’s officer-involved shooting.  He is Lester Carlton Epps, 58, of Henrico, VA.

At approximately 10:43 p.m. Sunday, Richmond Police officers responded to the call of an unknown armed individual at a residence in the 1200 block of Garber Street. Police officers arrived on scene and located an adult male, Epps, with a firearm.

Officers commanded Epps to drop the firearm. Due to aggressive actions towards the officers by Epps, officers fired their weapons in response and struck him.

Epps was taken to a local hospital and later succumbed to his injuries.

The RPD officers who were involved in this incident are:

• Officer Richard Redford, 11 years with the RPD
• Officer Shannon McGarva, 5 years with the RPD

As with all officer-involved shooting incidents, the department is conducting a thorough investigation of the incident. 

This investigation is ongoing and more information will be released at the appropriate time.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Young (804) 646-3926 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.

Chief Gerald M. Smith Addresses Officer-Involved Shooting

WHAT:              Chief Gerald M. Smith Offers Media Availability

WHEN:              11 a.m., TODAY, Monday, March 7

WHERE:           Richmond Police Headquarters, 200 W. Grace St.

DETAILS:         Chief Gerald M. Smith will be joined by Command Staff for a media availability to address last night’s officer-involved shooting.

VIDEO: Chief Gerald M. Smith's full comments from this morning's press conference can be found on the RPD YouTube page:

https://youtu.be/niz2prbuN-8

Officer Involved Shooting - Garber Street

At approximately 10:43 p.m. Sunday night, Richmond Police officers responded to the call of an unknown armed individual at a residence in the 1200 block of Garber Street. Police officers arrived on scene and located a white adult male with a firearm.

Officers commanded the adult male to drop the firearm. Due to aggressive actions towards the officers by the suspect, officers fired their weapons in response and struck the suspect.

The suspect was taken to a local hospital for treatment and later succumbed to his injuries.

As with all officer-involved shooting incidents, the department is conducting a thorough investigation of the incident. 

This investigation is ongoing and more information will be released at the appropriate time.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Young (804) 646-3926 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.

Double Death Investigation: North 20th Street and Mosby at Littlepage Street

At approximately 10:12 p.m., Sunday, March 6, Richmond Police officers were called to the 1100 block of North 20th Street for the report of shots fired. Officers arrived and found one adult male deceased, with an apparent gunshot wound.

A second victim was located at  Mosby and Littlepage Street where an adult male was found deceased with a gunshot wound. Both incidents are believed to be related.

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death of both adult male victims.

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective A. Sleem (804) 814-7123 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.

Midlothian Turnpike Shooting Investigation

Yesterday at approximately 4:58 p.m., Richmond Police officers responded to the 3100 block of Midlothian Turnpike for the report of a shooting. RPD officers determined that one juvenile female and two adult males were shot and had been transported to local hospitals by personal vehicles.  One of the adult male’s injuries are considered life threatening.

Anyone who may have information about this shooting is asked to call Major Crimes Detective G. Sullivan at (804) 646-3929 or 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.

Driver Identified in Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash

The Richmond Police Department Crash Team has identified the driver and sole occupant of Tuesday’s fatal single-vehicle crash as Justin Jenkins, 41 of North Chesterfield.

Yesterday, in an effort to identify the driver to be able to notify the family, the RPD Crash Team shared information with local media. Soon after media reports were broadcast the Crash Team received information which resulted in an identification of the driver.

“This was a challenging investigation for the RPD Crash Team,” said Special Operations Captain Christopher Gleason. “I’d like to thank media for their assistance and thank the Crash Team for their thorough work in investigating this tragic crash.”

On Tuesday at approximately 4:53 p.m., officers were called to the 3400 block of Walmsley Boulevard for the report of a vehicle that had left the roadway, crashed, and was burning.

Investigators with the Crash Team were called to the scene and determined Jenkins was operating the sedan eastbound on Walmsley Boulevard when it left the roadway, collided with a fire hydrant and came to rest at a line of trees, where it caught fire and burned. Jenkins was pronounced dead at the scene.   

Driver Information Sought in Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash

The Richmond Police Department Crash Team is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the driver and sole occupant of yesterday’s fatal single-vehicle crash.

At approximately 4:53 p.m., officers were called to the 3400 block of Walmsley Boulevard for the report of a vehicle that had left the roadway, crashed, and was burning.

Investigators with the Crash Team were called to the scene and determined the driver of the vehicle was operating the sedan, a 1998 Toyota Avalon, maroon in color, eastbound on Walmsley Boulevard when it left the roadway, collided with a fire hydrant and came to rest at a line of trees, where it caught fire and burned.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators are asking for information to identify the driver, an adult male. A stock image of the make and model of the vehicle is attached to assist the public in identifying the driver.

Anyone with information on the driver or this incident is asked to call RPD Crash Team Investigator R. Jamison at (804) 646-1664 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.

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Suspects Sought in Richmond Highway Homicide

Richmond Police detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the two individuals in the photos who are suspects in a homicide on Richmond Highway in December.

At approximately 7:09 p.m. on Monday, December 20, officers were called to the 700 block of Richmond Highway for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Christopher Barnes, in a convenience store down and unresponsive from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The two suspects in the photos left the store and fired shots at others in the parking lot before fleeing on foot down an alley towards Dinwiddie Avenue. No other individuals were injured. One of the suspects wore a distinctive jacket with gray stripes and colorful images on the front and back.

Anyone with information about these suspects or this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective N. Reese at (804) 646-0712 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 Southside Plaza Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in Saturday afternoon’s homicide as Vidal Smith, 25, of Richmond.

Saturday at approximately 4:21 p.m., officers were called to the 4700 block of Southside Plaza for the report of a shooting. RPD officers located an adult male, Smith, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Anyone who was inside the Shoe City shoe store during this incident or with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Gouldman at (804) 646-3915 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.