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Posted on Aug 12, 2025

RPD Releases Final Review of Fatal Monroe Park Shootings

The Richmond Police Department has prepared for the public a final review of the investigation into the fatal shootings that occurred in Monroe Park following the Huguenot High School graduation in 2023.

Chief Rick Edwards presents the review, a video that runs just over seven minutes, that features crime scene photos, evidence that was collected, locations at the scene of involved persons, circumstances, motive and a portion of a video presented in court.

The incident generated immense public interest; however, the RPD was constrained in what details could be shared as the matter was being adjudicated. The Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney has stated that no further criminal prosecutions in this case are planned, therefore Chief Edwards can fulfill his pledge to present more information to the public at the appropriate time.

“We hope this comprehensive account of this extremely complex case provides the public with the details they need to understand this tragedy,” said RPD Chief Edwards. “I have the utmost respect and appreciation for the actions of the RPD officers, VCU Police officers and VCU security staff who were present at the scene and the RPD detectives, forensic professionals and members of the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney who successfully investigated and prosecuted this difficult case.”

The video can be viewed on YouTube or downloaded through Dropbox