James Alfred Foster III, 18, was fatally shot after gunfire came from a passing vehicle while he stood with friends outside a Richmond convenience store on the evening of April 29, 2021. He was taken to a nearby hospital and died the next day, April 30, 2021. A recent graduate of Henrico High School, James was known as a Gentle Giant and had hoped to become a diesel mechanic.

Investigators recovered shell casings at the scene; ballistic testing later linked those casings to other violent crimes in the area, including another homicide. That connection identified a person of interest because the firearm used in the linked crimes could be traced to a specific individual, but prosecutors have not placed that person at the scene and no arrests have been announced. Witnesses at the scene were reportedly unwilling to cooperate, which has hindered the investigation.

Anyone who was at the convenience store that evening or who has information that could help identify the shooter is asked to contact the Richmond Police Department.