Police investigate fatal stabbing, Richmond’s ninth homicide of the year
Richmond police are investigating a fatal Fourth of July stabbing at the Solace Apartment Homes at 3535 El Portal Drive.
Lt. Donald Patchin, Public Information Officer for the Richmond Police Department, said they received reports of a stabbing at 4:22 p.m. on Thursday, July 4.
“Officers responded and located an adult female suffering from at least one stab wound, who, unfortunately, was pronounced deceased at the scene,” Patchin said this afternoon. “RPD Homicide detectives are currently on scene investigating.”
Police did not have suspect information, and no arrests have been made.
Tim Simmons, Richmond Police Assistant Police Chief, said online detectives and staff are working tirelessly to bring a just resolution to this matter.
District 4 Councilmember Soheila Bana, in whose district the homicide reportedly occurred, expressed her profound sadness over the incident. She emphasized that gender-based violence remains a pressing social issue.
“As a city council member, I also feel a strong sense of responsibility toward addressing this urgent issue, advocating for comprehensive measures to ensure safety and support for all vulnerable individuals in our community,” Bana wrote on social media.
Midway through the year, Richmond has now topped last year’s historic low number of homicides with nine. Before 2023, Richmond has averaged 18-19 homicides per year since 2010.
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