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.
