Police Investigate Fatal Tuesday Night Shooting on Everette Street

By Billy Briefman · October 9, 2026 · 2 min read read

Police Investigate Fatal Late-Night Shooting on Everette Street Richmond Police Department detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred outside a residence in the 1000 block of...

Police Investigate Fatal Late-Night Shooting on Everette Street

Richmond Police Department detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred outside a residence in the 1000 block of Everette Street late Tuesday night.

Originally reported by WRIC 8News. WRIC 8News

The incident adds to a series of violent encounters in the city as investigators work to identify a suspect and determine a motive. Officers responded to the scene following reports of gunfire, according to WRIC 8News.

Emergency Response on Everette Street

Police arrived at the scene at approximately 11:45 p.m. on Oct. 8, according to the Richmond Police Department. Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound, according to WRIC 8News.

Emergency medical personnel responded to the victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police reports provided to the newswire.

Ongoing Investigation

Forensic technicians and detectives remained on the scene through the early morning hours to collect evidence and interview potential witnesses. The Richmond Police Department has not yet released the identity of the victim pending notification of next of kin, according to WRIC 8News.

Authorities have not announced any arrests or provided a description of a potential suspect at this time. The department asks anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact Crime Stoppers, according to the newswire report.

This article is based on reporting originally published by WRIC 8News. Channel RVA provides this coverage with additional local context for the Richmond community.