RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Officers with various police departments in downtown Richmond are currently investigating a reported deadly shooting on Broad Street.
The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Police Department reported an aggravated assault and fatal shooting on Broad Street near Ninth Street and 10th Street shortly after 7:45 a.m. on Friday, March 8.
According to police, officers arrived at the scene to find a man with an apparent gunshot wound to the torso. He was immediately taken to VCU Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead.
Richmond Police Chief Rick Edwards said a brief interaction occurred between the victim and the suspect at a bus stop in front of the City Hall building.
“At this time, we are asking for help from the community in looking for one male suspect,” said Richmond Police Chief Rick Edwards. “It’s a Black male wearing sunglasses with a short beard, black shoes, blue jeans and wearing a very distinctive black and white hooded jacket. He was last seen walking westbound on Broad Street … Do not approach him, immediately call 911.”
Around 8 a.m., Virginia State Capitol Police announced that Broad Street had been closed in both directions at Ninth Street.
“Limited Access to Patrick Henry, Supreme Court, Capitol and General Assembly Buildings to credential employees only,” a spokesperson with Capitol Police said.
Broad Street was reopened and the scene was marked clear by Capitol Police around 10:15 a.m.
The Richmond Police Department has taken over as the lead investigating agency. Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Godwin at 804-646-5533.
