Richmond’s 1400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue was shut down yesterday after a shooting left one person with moderate injuries and sent them to the hospital by air. Police said the victim is expected to survive.
Officers blocked vehicle and pedestrian traffic on the block while detectives documented the scene and spoke with witnesses. Residents reported a heavy police presence in the area as the investigation unfolded.
In a Community Advisory posted on Facebook, the Richmond Police Department said the case remains active and urged people to steer clear of the immediate area while officers work. The advisory noted that the 1400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue is closed to both cars and foot traffic, and that the victim was flown to a local hospital with moderate injuries and is expected to survive. Anyone with information is asked to call the Richmond Police Communications Center at (510) 233-1214, according to the Richmond Police Department.
Where This Happened And Recent Context
This is not the first serious incident on that stretch of Pennsylvania Avenue. In 2022, a shooting on the same block left a man dead, as reported by Bay City News via The Contra Costa Pulse.
In response to spikes in violent incidents in recent years, Richmond has rolled out high-visibility patrols and other measures, according to the Richmond Standard.
How To Report Tips
Police are asking anyone who saw the shooting or has information about it to contact the Richmond Police Communications Center at (510) 233-1214, and to call 9-1-1 if there is an immediate threat.
The non-emergency number and guidance on when to call 9-1-1 are available on the City of Richmond Communications Center page.
The Richmond Police Department has described the investigation as active and said officials will release more details as they are confirmed. This story will be updated if the department or local officials share additional information.
