Evergreen Avenue Homicide, Officer-Involved Shooting

Evergreen Avenue Homicide, Officer-Involved Shooting

The Richmond Police Department is investigating a homicide and the search for the suspect which resulted in an officer-involved shooting.

At approximately 10:39 a.m., Second Precinct officers were called to a residence in the 1100 block of Evergreen Avenue for the report of a person shot inside a home. Officers arrived and, fearing for the safety of an injured person inside the structure, breached the door. Officers found an adult female down and unresponsive suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. She was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injury.

Officers were able to develop suspect information and a vehicle description which was shared with other officers. At approximately 11:09 a.m., two Fourth Precinct officers encountered the suspect outside of his vehicle in the 4200 block of North Avenue. The officers fired their service weapons, striking and injuring the suspect. Officers were not injured. Officers at the scene rendered aid to the suspect. He was then transported to a local hospital with an injury that was considered life threatening. Officers recovered a firearm at the scene.

These incidents are under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Major Crimes Detective M. Young at (804) 646-3926 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.

Louisiana Street Burglary Suspect Sought

Louisiana Street Burglary Suspect Sought

Richmond Police detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in these photos who committed two residential burglaries last week.

Just before noon on Tuesday, March 14, a male suspect burglarized two separate residences located in the 4000 block of Louisiana Street. The suspect forced his way into the first residence and stole several items. The image of the suspect was captured on a door ring camera.

Detectives believe a few minutes later he broke into another residence on the same block and again stole several items before fleeing on foot in an unknown direction. The suspect was seen wearing blue jeans, a black hoodie under a grey sweatshirt with the letters “ae.usa” on the front, and a dark-colored knit hat.

Anyone with information about this suspect or this burglary is asked to contact First Precinct Detective A. Partain at (804) 646-1290 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.

 

Charges on File in Stockton Street Death Investigation

Charges on File in Stockton Street Death Investigation

Richmond Police detectives have placed charges on file regarding the Stockton Street death investigation involving a 13-year-old male that occurred earlier this month.

Detectives have charges on file for a 14-year-old male including: involuntary manslaughter, reckless handling of a firearm, discharge of a firearm within an occupied dwelling, grand larceny (firearm) and underage possession of a firearm.

The suspect is in custody in another jurisdiction on unrelated charges.

At approximately 9:54 p.m., Friday, March 10, officers were called to the 1600 block of Stockton Street for the report of a person down. Officers arrived and located the 13-year-old male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

“A wave of grief reaches all corners of our city when a young person loses their life due to firearms in Richmond,” said Interim Chief Rick Edwards. “It is even worse when it is preventable. A firearm stolen from a vehicle led to this tragedy and once again I implore all those with firearms to secure them safely.”

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

Female Identified in Chamberlayne Avenue Death Investigation

Female Identified in Chamberlayne Avenue Death Investigation

Richmond Police Department detectives have identified the female who was found down and unresponsive on Chamberlayne Avenue last week as Chaka Campbell, 39, of Richmond.

At approximately 7:37 p.m. on Monday, March 13, officers were called to the 4300 block of Chamberlayne Avenue for the report of a female down. Officers arrived and located an adult female, Campbell, down in an alley. She was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no obvious signs of trauma and the cause of death is still being determined.

The Medical Examiner will determine the 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 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 Walmsley Boulevard Homicide

Victim Identified in Walmsley Boulevard Homicide

Richmond Police detectives have identified the victim in the homicide on Walmsley Boulevard on Saturday as Elijah Johnson, 23, of Richmond.

Saturday, March 18^th, at approximately 4:18 p.m., Richmond Police officers responded to the 3400 block of Walmsley Boulevard for the report of a shooting.  Once on scene officers located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injury and was pronounced dead.

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

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

Fatal Collision Involving Pedestrian on North Belvidere Street

 

March 17, 2023

Fatal Collision Involving Pedestrian on North Belvidere Street

 

The Richmond Police Department Crash Team is investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle in the 600 block of North Belvidere Street. 

Today at approximately 2:54 a.m., officers were called to the intersection of North Belvidere Street and West Leigh Street for the report of a collision. Officers arrived and found an adult male down and injured in the left travel lane of the northbound lanes of North Belvidere after being struck by a vehicle in the intersection. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene. 

The RPD Crash Team responded to the scene and determined the pedestrian was crossing from west to east side of the street when he was struck by the vehicle. The investigation continues. 

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact RPD Crash Team Investigator D. Peppel at (804) 646-1042 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.

 

Stockton Street Death Investigation

 

March 11, 2023

Stockton Street Death Investigation

Last night at approximately 9:54 p.m., the Richmond Police Department received a call for a person down in the 1600 block of Stockton Street.  Once on scene officers located an juvenile male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. 

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

Police are not looking for any suspects at this time.

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