Posts Tagged ‘homicide’
Richmond woman shot in Oakland
A 33-year-old female Richmond resident died in Oakland on Monday.
Read MoreNorth Richmond lays to rest a native son
More than 500 people filled Hilltop Community Church on Thursday to mourn Ervin Coley III.
Read MoreDespite deadly week, crime down overall in North Richmond
North Richmond’s crime rate was on the decline before last week’s deadly shootings.
Read MoreViolence flares again in North Richmond, tensions mount
Two men were shot, one fatally, while standing on Third Street on Wednesday night.
Read MoreNorth Richmond man slain, neighborhood on edge
Ervin Coley III, 21, worked as a gardener in his community.
Read MoreEl Cerrito High student is gunned down in south Richmond
A gunman shot and killed a 16-year-old student on Monday in the year’s first murder.
Read MoreAfter lull, two murders in two days
After a six-week lull, police reported two murders in Richmond over the last few days.
Read MoreA mother’s online grief
On the fourth anniversary of her son’s killing, one former Richmond resident shares her story.
Read MoreMurder rate on the decline
There have been 15 homicides so far in 2010, down from 41 at this point last year.
Read MoreThe building blocks of a better community
When Captain Allwyn Brown speaks about public safety, he conveys the tenets of modern policing. The most important crime-reducing resource, Brown says, is the community he serves.
Read MoreInto the hurt zone, looking to heal
Peace outreach workers forged ahead with their mission in the Crescent Park apartments Friday night, even though their leader had to rush away after receiving word that tragedy had just struck close to home.
Read MoreInner unrest
An ongoing discrimination lawsuit filed by several black police officials against Police chief Chris Magnus and the city continues to inflame tensions, while the fight against crime goes on.
Read MoreGone, but not forgotten
The owner of a North Richmond grocery market has for years allowed the side of his building to serve as a memorial to those who fell victim to one of the nation’s most violent neighborhoods.
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