East Broad Street Homicide Investigation
At approximately 7:46 a.m., officers were called to the 900 block of East Broad Street for the report of a shooting. Within two minutes officers arrived and found an adult male at a bus stop in front of City Hall who had suffered a gunshot wound. He was transported to VCU Medical Center where he succumbed to his injury a short time later.
Detectives are investigating with the assistance of VCU Police and the Capitol Police. Detectives interviewed witnesses and collected video images from multiple sources near the scene. East Broad Street was closed in both directions to accommodate the investigation. The roadway is now open.
Richmond Police are looking for the suspect in this shooting. He is described as a black male with sunglasses, a short beard, blue jeans and a distinctive black and white hooded jacket. He was last seen walking westbound on East Broad Street.
Anyone who sees this suspect is asked not to approach him. Call 911.
There were no other injuries. City Hall is closed for the holiday.
Anyone with information about this homicide or this suspect 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 also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.
~James Mercante
Acting Director of
Public Affairs
Richmond Police
Department
(804) 646-0607
~mobile (804)
363-9107
Office of
Strategic Communications and Civic Engagement
