Reverend Anthony L. Bagby Jr., 60, was found dead inside a vehicle in the 3600 block of Midlothian Turnpike in Richmond on May 16, 2024. Emergency responders pronounced him deceased after discovering what police describe as apparent gunshot wounds. He lived in Henrico County and was known locally as Tony.

Bagby was a longtime faith leader who founded his own church in 2013 and took an active role in the recovery community as a sponsor and speaker. He is remembered by family for his humor and a tradition of singing Happy Birthday in different languages. His wife, Tara Bagby, and daughter, Niesha Henderson, have spoken about the family’s profound loss.

The Richmond Police Department’s Major Crimes unit is investigating; no suspects or arrests have been publicly identified. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective B. Neifeld or Crime Stoppers. Does anyone in the Southside community have information that could help investigators?