Police Investigating Fatal Shooting on Kinney Street; Public Urged to Stay Away
By Billy Briefman · October 13, 2026 · 2 min read read
Category: News & Politics
Man Shot and Killed Outside Richmond Home, Public Asked to Avoid Area Originally reported by WRIC 8News. WRIC 8News Richmond police officers are investigating a fatal shooting that left one man...
Man Shot and Killed Outside Richmond Home, Public Asked to Avoid Area
Originally reported by WRIC 8News. WRIC 8News
Richmond police officers are investigating a fatal shooting that left one man dead outside a residence on Kinney Street early Thursday morning.
The incident marks another instance of gun violence in the city, prompting a heavy police presence in the surrounding neighborhood. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the victim or details regarding potential suspects as the investigation remains in its preliminary stages.
Police Response in Northside
Officers arrived at the scene on the 2800 block of Kinney Street after receiving reports of gunfire, according to WRIC 8News. Upon arrival, emergency responders located a male victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound outside a home.
Medical personnel pronounced the man dead at the scene. Investigators cordoned off the area with yellow crime scene tape, focusing their efforts on the exterior of the property and the immediate roadway to collect forensic evidence.
Public Safety Advisory
The Richmond Police Department requested that members of the public avoid the area near Kinney Street while detectives and forensics teams processed the scene. The closure impacted local traffic throughout the morning hours as officials worked to interview witnesses and canvas the neighborhood for surveillance footage.
Police have not announced any arrests at this time. Officials encourage anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the Richmond Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
This article is based on reporting originally published by WRIC 8News. Channel RVA provides this coverage with additional local context for the RVA community.