Monday, June 15, 2026

Victim Identified in Lawson Street Homicide Investigation

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the homicide on Friday on Lawson Street as Tekjuan Jarrett, 27, of Henrico County.

On Friday at approximately 11:06 a.m., officers were called to the 3400 block of Lawson Street for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Jarrett, down and unresponsive in the roadway. He had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to the injury the following day.

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

Major Crimes detectives are investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to call Major Crimes Detective G. Russell at (804) 646-7715 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.