15-year-old boy and adult killed during large Memorial Day gathering in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — A 15-year-old boy and a 24-year-old man were killed in a shooting on Raven Street Monday evening, according to Richmond police and Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney.

A 14-year-old boy and another man were injured in the same shooting.

“At approximately 11:10 p.m., officers were called to the 1900 block of Raven Street for a report of a shooting. Officers arrived and were advised that several individuals had been shot and were transported to VCU Medical Center by personal vehicles “, did he declare. said the Richmond police spokesperson in an update Tuesday afternoon. “Detectives are investigating altercations within a large gathering of people in the outdoor area of ​​Raven Street in the Mosby neighborhood prior to the shooting.”

Richmond police have not yet indicated whether they have information on a suspect or suspects involved in these deaths.

“My heart cries for the victims, their families and our community after last night’s shooting. This shooting was reckless, avoidable and overall unacceptable. “A weekend that was supposed to be a celebration turned into another act of senseless gun violence that left two people dead and two others injured,” Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney said in a statement.

A resident told CBS 6 there was a large Memorial Day gathering at the cul-de-sac at the end of Raven St.

She said it seemed friendly, but an argument broke out shortly before the shooting began.

On Tuesday afternoon, as RPD forensic teams continued to search for evidence up to two blocks away, members of the RPD Rapid Support Trauma Engagement (RESET) group returned in the neighborhood to offer support to neighbors.

“We hear frustration. We hear anger. We hear fear and we hear people who are really committed to finding answers to stop this madness,” said Chaplain Cruz Sherman, a member of the RESET team. “It was heartbreaking to know that once again we are in the middle of renewed violence.”

Sherman said that in addition to offering support, they also focus on what he calls “Everyone, Reach One” trying to reach out to people who might have a problem in the neighborhood and convince them not to not resort to violence, much less armed violence, to solve the problem.

“Because not only do you impact the lives of others, you also impact your life. Because ten seconds can end up being a life of misery for you, whether it's behind bars and think of misery that you cause to families and friends and the community at large,” he said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.

This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can email [email protected] to submit a tip.

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