Peace Talbert, 55, was found with a gunshot wound inside her Richmond, Virginia home on March 31, 2023. Richmond Police were dispatched at about 10:39 a.m.; Talbert was transported to a hospital and died of her injuries. Investigators identified her husband, 63-year-old James Talbert III, as the primary suspect and began a search.

Officers located James Talbert about seven miles from the Evergreen Avenue residence in a parking lot on North Avenue. At roughly 11:09 a.m., as two officers approached his silver Ford F-150, Talbert fired at least one shot at them. Officers returned fire, striking Talbert; one officer’s firearm reportedly malfunctioned during the exchange. Aid was provided and Talbert was taken to a hospital, where he later died. A firearm was recovered at the officer-involved shooting scene. Body camera footage and 911 calls from the incident were later released and the officers were placed on administrative leave pending investigation.

If anyone knew Peace Talbert or saw activity on Evergreen Avenue that morning, please share what you know with investigators.