Richmond Police Department detectives have identified the male who died in the apparent drowning on Saturday in the James River as Pramanik Rukunuzzaman, 21, of Henrico County.

On Saturday at approximately 5:11 p.m., officers were called to assist units from the Richmond Fire Department Water Rescue Team in the 500 block of Tredegar Street for a report of a person submerged in the river.

RPD Swift Water Rescue located the adult male, Rukunuzzaman, in the river and transported him to the north bank to attempt life-saving measures. He was transported to a local hospital where on Saturday he succumbed to his injury.

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

Detectives with the RPD Major Crimes division are continuing to investigate this incident but at this time it is being investigated as an accidental drowning.

Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call Major CrimesDetective M. Gouldman at (804) 646-3915 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 app may also be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. (Canvass) | 11:00 a.m. (Provisional Ballots)
Location: Training Center B (Voter Registration)
2134 W. Laburnum Avenue
Richmond, Virginia

The Richmond City Electoral Board will meet, subject to recess and reconvening, beginning on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to canvass the returns and ascertain the results of the April 21, 2026, Special Election for the Proposed Constitutional Amendment, pursuant to Va. Code § 24.2-671. General election matters may also be discussed.

The Electoral Board will also meet, subject to recess and reconvening, beginning on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., to determine the qualifications of each person, if any, who submitted a provisional ballot for the April 21, 2026 election, pursuant to Va. Code § 24.2-653.01.

It is anticipated that the Board will enter a Limited Access/Closed Session to fully consider the qualifications of provisional voters beginning on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Attendance at this meeting shall be limited to appropriate staff, the Electoral Board, individuals whose provisional ballots are being considered (with legal counsel, if present), and one authorized representative of each political party. Authorized representatives must be qualified voters in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Meeting Agenda

Two Additional Persons Charged in North 18th Street Double Homicide Investigation

Following grand jury indictments, two additional persons have been charged in the investigation of the North 18^th Street double homicide incident.

Antoine Hockaday, II, 27, of Henrico County, surrendered at the Richmond Justice Center on April 10 without incident. He has now been charged with accessory after the fact in a murder. His booking photo is attached.

Xavier Thomas, 27, of Petersburg, was taken into custody in a regional jurisdiction on April 15. He has now been charged with possession of a firearm by a non-violent felon. His booking photo is not yet available.

On Saturday, February 21 at approximately 2:47 a.m., a Richmond Police Department officer on patrol in Shockoe Bottom observed a large crowd engaged in apparent confrontations in the 00-block of North 18^th Street. The officer responded and found an adult female, Genesis Jones, 23, of Petersburg, down and unresponsive with apparent gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Additional officers arrived and found an adult male, Dominic Jackson, 42, of Henrico County, down and unresponsive. He had also suffered apparent gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.

In addition to Jones and Jackson, seven other adults were shot and transported to local hospitals. Hockaday was one of the individuals injured during the incident. Two other individuals injured during the incident were charged in March for their role in the shootings.

Additional charges against those involved in this incident are possible.

Anyone with further information about these shootings is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Sergeant M. Gouldman at (804) 646-3915 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.  

April 16, 2026

Thousands of participants and spectators will take to Richmond’s streets on Saturday, April 18, 2026, for the annual Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K. Numerous road closures and “No Parking” zones will be in effect to accommodate the event.

During the race, Monument Avenue will be closed between Stuart Circle and Willow Lawn Drive. The intersection of Arthur Ashe Boulevard and Monument Avenue will also be closed. Portions of several other major streets will experience closures, including West Broad Street, West Grace Street, West Franklin Street, and Lombardy Street. Graphics detailing the road closures are attached.

The race begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 18. Street closures and “No Parking” zones will be implemented in advance of the event, with some restrictions beginning Thursday, April 16, 2026. Vehicles parked along the race course during restricted times will be towed to ensure the safety of participants and spectators.

Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to plan alternate routes. Residents and visitors are advised to review posted signage and consult the attached maps for specific closure times and locations.

April 15, 2026

WHAT:         Richmond Police Department Command Staff Community Walk

WHEN:         4:30 p.m., TODAY, April 15

WHERE:      The meeting location will be at 3201 West Cary Street, at 4:30 p.m.

Richmond Police Department command staff and Third Precinct officers will walk in Sector 311 with collaborating public safety partners to interact with residents and business owners and offer crime prevention tips. 311 Sector Lieutenant Michael Phibbs and participants will engage business owners and residents to better understand their needs and hear their concerns and suggestions for improvements in public safety. Business owners and residents will receive crime prevention tips to combat shoplifting, theft from motor vehicles, and burglaries.

BACKGROUND:     

This walk is part of a series as the RPD Command Staff walks and talks with residents and business owners throughout the various city precincts, which has been a longstanding tradition of the department. The RPD is committed to cultivating opportunities for open dialogue and building relationships with citizens that extend beyond the response to emergencies.

Media is invited to attend.