Imani Murphy, 44, was shot and killed on September 11, 2021, in the 100 block of MacDonald Avenue in Richmond, California. The shooting happened about 9:30 a.m. after an argument with a long-time friend that police say had been ongoing for several weeks. Murphy was taken by ambulance to a hospital and pronounced dead on arrival.

Officers found the suspect at the scene; the person reportedly confessed to the shooting and was arrested on suspicion of homicide, with formal charges to be determined by the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office. Friends and family described Murphy as kind and caring, and police noted the two men had a significant history that contributed to the dispute.

Murphy’s death was among multiple homicides Richmond investigated in 2021 and drew community shock and calls for better conflict resolution. If anyone knew Murphy or witnessed events on MacDonald Avenue that morning, please share information with the Richmond Police Department.