On April 17, 2024, 25-year-old Robert Joseph was shot on the 1300 block of Coalter Street in Richmond’s Mosby Court neighborhood and later died of his wounds. Richmond Police Department officers found Joseph suffering from gunshot injuries and first responders were unable to save him. The city’s Major Crimes detectives opened an investigation and the death is listed as a homicide for 2024.

In the immediate aftermath police publicly appealed for information that might identify those responsible. Many questions remain about what led to the shooting and who fired the shots. If anyone has information about Robert Joseph, his movements that evening, or potential witnesses, please share what you know with the Richmond Police Department.