On the morning of April 9, 2026, a tragic event unfolded in a Richmond, Virginia neighborhood that resulted in the death of Roger Swinson, a 42-year-old man. The Richmond Police Department was called to the 1000 block of St. James Street around 10:27 a.m. following a report of a shooting. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Swinson suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite the efforts of first responders, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The case was quickly deemed a homicide, and detectives from the Major Crimes unit began an intensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting. As of now, the police have not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the case. They have, however, reached out to the community for assistance, urging anyone with information to come forward and help them piece together the events that led to Swinson's death.
In the wake of this tragedy, those who knew Roger McKinley Swinson have been left to grieve their loss. A memorial service was held to honor his memory at the Mosby Memorial Baptist Church on May 2, 2026. As the investigation into his untimely death continues, a memorial page on the National Gun Violence Memorial website serves as a tribute to his life.
