Daniel Gainyard III, 37, was shot and killed on Magnolia Street in Richmond, Virginia on July 16, 2024. Authorities responded about 10:27 a.m. and first responders pronounced him dead at the scene.

The Richmond Police Department arrested a 16-year-old male from Richmond the next day. The teenager was charged with murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and illegal possession of a firearm by a minor; his name has been withheld because of his age. Police have not released a motive or described any relationship between Gainyard and the suspect.

The investigation has moved into the court system as the community seeks answers about what led to this fatal encounter on Magnolia Street. If anyone saw events that morning or has information about Daniel Gainyard III, please contact the Richmond Police.