Posts Tagged ‘shooting’
Closing arguments leave jury to decide fate of Gene Deshawn Grisby-Bell’s killer
The jury has the case. What then-16-year-old Tyris Franklin was thinking when he shot another teen four times is what they have to decide. Closing arguments concluded the trial proceedings Tuesday in the case against Franklin, now 17, accused of first-degree murder in the Jan. 10, 2011 killing of El Cerrito High School student athlete…
Read MoreMan shot, two arrested as federal investigation turns violent near Hilltop Mall
A federal agent shot and critically wounded a man in the parking lot of a restaurant of a Hilltop area restaurant, Richmond police said Wednesday. “Agents were here conducting an investigation involving three suspects,” Richmond Lt. Bisa French said during a curbside press conference about an hour after the 3 p.m. shooting. “At some point,…
Read MoreNorth Richmond man slain, city police on alert
Marquis Hamilton was smiling when he coaxed a store cashier into giving him a cigarette before wandering back to the street corner a few ticks past 8 p.m. on Friday night. Moments later, after an exchange of rapid gunfire at the corner of Market Avenue and Fifth Street, Hamilton was back.
Read MorePolice capture man suspected in shooting spree
After a manhunt that went through the night, police have captured a man suspected in a shooting rampage at a Richmond housing complex that sent one man to the hospital with gunshot wounds, a police spokesperson said.
Read MoreMurder suspect shot in San Leandro
The suspect in connection with the woman found dead in a Richmond restaurant was shot by police earlier this morning after a long standoff. San Leandro police received a call yesterday morning saying the suspect, 42-year-old Rafael Zarate, was in a home on 12500 Central Avenue near the 880/238 freeway interchange. Richmond Police Dept. Lt.…
Read MoreMan injured, suspect arrested in non-fatal shooting
A 52-year-old man was shot in the left leg and wounded on Cutting Boulevard this morning, said Richmond Police Det. Nicole Abetkov. Multiple gunshots activated the ShotSpotter detection system from the 2600 block of Cutting Blvd. around 12:38 a.m. Responding officers said they located the victim on the corner of South 25th and Cutting. Police…
Read MoreA year later, a drive-by shooting survivor tells his story
In light of the series of Richmond-related shootings in late March and early April, this video looks at the personal toll facing Kamari Ridgle—the victim of a drive-by shooting in North Richmond last year.
Read MoreNorth Richmond man slain, neighborhood on edge
Ervin Coley III, 21, worked as a gardener in his community.
Read MorePolice, religious leaders vow to strengthen ties
Police and religious leaders gathered to explore how to better work together.
Read MoreSan Pablo teen killed in south Richmond
Assailants took aim outside a funeral home.
Read MoreWhat is your opinion about the Mehserle trial verdict?
BART and bus riders from Richmond and neighboring cities give their opinion about the verdict in the Johannes Mehserle trial.
Read MoreCommunity to hold series of events against local violence
Prompted by a Feb. 14 shooting inside a local church, religious and civic leaders are set to embark upon a two-week schedule of public outreach, mass prayer, rallies and symposiums in opposition to violence.
Read MoreEconomic troubles for freeway shooting victim
Lawrence Williams was shot three times in Richmond while driving to his home in El Sobrante. He is struggling with his bills more than his wounds.
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