Chesterfield man sought in fatal shooting near VCU campus
TL;DR: A fatal shooting near Virginia Commonwealth University's campus in Richmond on June 29 left a suspect at large.
Quick facts
- Who: Unknown suspect; victim identity not yet publicly released
- What: Fatal shooting near VCU Monroe Park campus
- When: June 29, 2026, approximately 10:17 p.m.
- Where: 100 block South Pine Street, Richmond
The story
Richmond Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred near Virginia Commonwealth University's Monroe Park campus late Monday evening, June 29, 2026. Officers with VCU Police responded at approximately 10:17 p.m. to the 100 block of South Pine Street after receiving a report of a person shot. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspect fled on foot southbound on South Pine Street immediately following the shooting. As of Tuesday morning, June 30, no one had been taken into custody. VCU Police did not release a physical description of the suspect or any information about the circumstances that led to the shooting.
Richmond Police Department has assumed the lead investigative role. Officials have not released the identities of the victim or suspect, nor have they provided information about potential motives or the relationship between the parties involved. The investigation remains active.
Why it matters: This incident underscores ongoing safety concerns in the area surrounding Virginia Commonwealth University's campus and highlights the continued presence of armed violence in Richmond neighborhoods near major institutions.
Places
- South Pine Street
- Monroe Park campus (VCU)+Chesterfield+VA)
Development timeline
- 2026-06-29Fatal shooting reported near VCU campus: Officers responded at approximately 10:17 p.m. to 100 block South Pine Street for report of person shot. Victim pronounced dead at scene; suspect fled on foot southbound. [[source]](https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/richmond/person-dead-shooting-pine-street/)
- 2026-06-30Suspect remains at large: As of Tuesday morning, no arrest has been made. Richmond Police leading investigation. Suspect description not released. [[source]](https://www.12onyourside.com/2026/06/30/deadly-shooting-near-vcu-campus-suspect-large/)
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Sources
- Person dead, suspect on the run after shooting near VCU campus in Richmond
- Deadly shooting near VCU campus; suspect at large
- Man shot and killed in Richmond home