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Community holding vigil for Richmond man killed in a quadruple shooting on Memorial Day
A senseless act of violence has left a community reeling after a quadruple shooting on Memorial Day. Two lives were tragically cut short, including 24-year-old Lavaris Harris of Richmond and a 15-year-old boy.
Henrico Crime Report: May 31-June 6, 2024
– Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with obstruction of justice, possession of stolen property, and state criminal violations at an apartment complex May 31 at 3:56 a.m. 4900 block of Nine Mile Road – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with shoplifting and obstruction of justice at a liquor...
Three adults, one child displaced after house fire in Chesterfield
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Three adults and one child are seeking shelter after a fire destroyed a home in Chesterfield. On Sunday, just before 9:50 a.m., fire crews responded to the 300 block of Pullbrook Drive for reports of a house fire. Upon arrival, the fire crews found heavy fire...
Police pursuits increasing significantly in Henrico, dropping in Chesterfield
Police pursuits are one of the most dangerous activities officers can engage in due to the safety risks they pose to officers themselves, the fleeing suspect, and civilians on the road. The balance of risk versus reward puts police departments in a challenging position of determining when officers should and should not give chase.
Chesterfield Police arrest teen suspect in shooting of 16-year-old last April in Chester
CHESTER − A juvenile is being held in connection with the shooting death of a 16-year-old almost two months ago at a Chester townhome community. The 17-year-old, whose name was not released because of his age, was arrested Thursday, according to a statement from Chesterfield Police. He has been charged with first-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a juvenile. He is being held at the Chesterfield Juvenile Detention Home.
Reporter reflects on deadly Graduation Day shooting: 'I'll never forget it'
One year after the deadly Graduation Day shooting outside the Altria Theater in Richmond, reporter Elizabeth Holmes is reflecting on a story that she covered that she says she will never forget.
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