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.
