On the evening of June 3, 2024, 33-year-old Richard Lee Beauford, a Black male, was shot in the 400 block of Frank Young Avenue in Chester, Pennsylvania. Officers arrived about 5:59 p.m. after reports of a shooting and found Beauford lying in the street with multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency personnel transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The Chester Police Department opened a homicide investigation and has been canvassing the area for witnesses and collecting evidence. No suspects or arrests have been publicly identified. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Brian Pot of the Chester Police Department or the Delaware County Criminal Investigation Division.

If anyone knew Richard or witnessed the shooting, please share what you know with investigators.