Markese Callahan-Davis, 18, was shot and killed in Richmond’s Gilpin Court neighborhood on the night of March 17, 2026. Officers responding to a report of a shooting found him on the 1300 block of St. Peter Street at about 9:41 p.m.; he was taken to a hospital but died of his injuries.

Richmond Police Major Crimes detectives interviewed people at the scene as the investigation began. The Medical Examiner was to determine the official cause and manner of death. On March 18 the RPD said the investigation was active and that investigators were not currently seeking any suspects.

Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact Major Crimes Detective A. Darnell or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers. If anyone knew Markese or saw activity on St. Peter Street that night, please come forward with what you know.