In the early morning hours of Saturday, August 23, 2025, the life of 33-year-old Gilberto DeJesus III was tragically cut short in a shooting that is being investigated by Richmond Police as a homicide. Officers responded to a call of a person shot at approximately 6:48 a.m. in the 3400 block of Chamberlayne Avenue. Upon arrival, they found DeJesus inside a residence, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
DeJesus, a male resident of Richmond, was immediately transported to a local
hospital for treatment. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries the following day, on Sunday, August 24, 2025. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is tasked with determining the official cause and manner of death.
As of late 2025, the investigation into the death of Gilberto DeJesus III remains ongoing. Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the shooting. The Richmond Police Department's Major Crimes detectives are leading the investigation and have urged anyone with information to come forward. They have provided contact information for the lead detective and for Crime Stoppers, emphasizing that tips can be submitted anonymously. The circumstances surrounding the shooting have not been released, and the case remains an open and active homicide investigation.
