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Law enforcement in Richmond, Virginia, announced Wednesday that police received an anonymous tip that they believe foiled a plan to carry out a mass shooting at…

Two men have been arrested and charged in connection to a mass shooting plot targeting Richmond, Virginias Fourth of July celebration, police said.

Police in Virginia revealed that two noncitizens who "were planning to shoot up our Fourth of July celebrations” were arrested with several firearms after a tip was received by the Richmond Police Department. According to officials, a mass shooting was prevented as a result.

RPD said these chaplains will support officers with their health and wellness. They’ll also go out in the community to speak with families after tragedies.

A massive, colorful mural honoring Richmond tennis legend Arthur Ashe near the segregated courts where the young Grand Slam champ learned to play was defaced with racist graffiti Thursday, prompting

As seen in pictures, Ashe's face was spray-painted over along with symbols saying "Patriot Front". Mayor Levar Stoney said that this is a White Nationalist group.

A massive, colorful mural honoring Richmond tennis legend Arthur Ashe near the segregated courts where the young Grand Slam champ learned to play was defaced with racist graffiti Thursday, prompting

A massive, colorful mural honoring Richmond tennis legend Arthur Ashe near the segregated courts where the young Grand Slam champ learned to play was defaced with racist graffiti Thursday, prompting

Police make 9 arrests in 8 Richmond shootings Chief Smith made the announcement Friday. (Source: NBC12) By NBC12 Newsroom | April 16, 2021 at 4:16 PM EDT - Updated April 16 at 4:37 PM RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond police have made multiple arrests in connection to a recent string of violence in the city. RPD announced on Friday that nine people have been arrested in connection to eight shootings that happened over the past few weeks. Officers arrested and charged Laquisha Graves, 21, o...

Richmond Police Chief Gerald M. Smith As chief of police of Richmond, it is my wish that 2021 brings recovery success to a struggling economic system, a strained education system and a reimagined public safety system, all of which have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. This year presented many new and unique challenges. People experienced displacement, separation, homelessness, hopelessness, loss, child care issues, unemployment at staggering numbers and other hardsh...