Victim Identified in Carmine Street Homicide: Richmond Police Seek Answers

Richmond, VA – The Richmond Police Department has identified 20-year-old Kanye Lewis of Henrico as the victim in a fatal shooting on Carmine Street. Authorities are now urging the public to come forward with any information that could help bring justice to his grieving family.

A Night of Violence in Whitcomb Court

At approximately 9:24 p.m., officers on patrol heard gunfire ringing out near Whitcomb Court. Within moments, the Department of Emergency Communications received a distress call reporting a person shot in the 2400 block of Carmine Street.

When officers arrived on the scene, they found Lewis lying on the ground, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Despite their immediate response, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner’s Office is set to determine the official cause and manner of death, though authorities have already classified the case as a homicide.

A Community in Mourning, A Killer on the Loose

The streets of Richmond are no strangers to violence, but for Kanye Lewis’s family and loved ones, this tragedy is deeply personal. Another young life has been cut short, leaving behind unanswered questions, shattered hearts, and a community desperate for justice.

No arrests have been made, and detectives are working tirelessly to uncover leads. However, they need the public’s help to piece together what happened that night.

Seeking Justice: How You Can Help

Authorities believe that someone in the community knows something. Even the smallest detail could be the missing piece investigators need to bring Lewis’s killer to justice.

If you have any information—no matter how insignificant it may seem—you are urged to contact:

📞 Major Crimes Detective P. Ripley at (804) 646-0423
📞 Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000
📱 P3 Tips Crime Stoppers App (Available for smartphones)

Crime Stoppers ensures all tips remain anonymous, meaning you can speak up without fear.

A Call for Change

Kanye Lewis’s murder is not just another statistic—it’s a life stolen, a family devastated, and a community left in fear. Richmond cannot afford to let this case go cold. If you know something, say something.

Justice for Kanye starts with you. 💔