Curtis Kitchen, a 53-year-old Black man, was found fatally shot on R Street near Mosby Street in Richmond in the early morning hours of April 22, 2023. Richmond police responded about 12:13 a.m. and discovered him unresponsive on the roadway with an apparent gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators believe the shooting likely occurred shortly before officers were called, closer to midnight. The Medical Examiner was assigned to determine the official cause and manner of death.

As of late 2024 the homicide remains unsolved. No arrests or public identifications of suspects have been announced, and the Richmond Police Major Crimes detectives continue to investigate and are asking anyone with information to contact the lead detective or Crime Stoppers, with anonymous tips accepted. If anyone knew Curtis or has information about that April night, please share what you know with investigators.