Malachi Morgan

Malachi Morgan, a 24-year-old man from Henrico County, Virginia, is remembered as the beloved son of a hardworking single mother. His mother was a barber at the Fadez & Bladez Barbershop in Mechanicsville, where she was known for her years of caring for others and showing up for her community every day. Malachi’s sudden death left his mother and family grieving not only a profound loss but also facing the unexpected financial burden of a funeral.

In the early morning hours of Saturday, November 7, 2026, the sound of gunfire broke the quiet in downtown Richmond. At approximately 2:14 a.m., officers with the Richmond Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of 4th and Broad Streets following reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found Malachi Morgan lying in a parking lot near the intersection. He had sustained at least one gunshot wound. Emergency medical personnel responded, but Malachi was pronounced dead at the scene.

The area where Malachi was killed is a busy part of downtown Richmond, known for its mix of businesses, restaurants, and nightlife. The shooting happened at a time when people may have been leaving bars or other late-night establishments. Police secured the parking lot and the surrounding area to search for evidence and speak with potential witnesses. The initial reports did not specify what led to the shooting or whether Malachi was with anyone at the time.

The Richmond Police Department launched a homicide investigation into Malachi’s death. Detectives began the process of collecting evidence from the scene and searching for any surveillance video from nearby businesses that might have captured the incident or the moments leading up to it. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner was tasked with determining the official cause and manner of death. In the immediate aftermath, police did not release any information about a possible motive or any potential suspects.

In the days following the shooting, the owners of the barbershop where Malachi’s mother worked created a GoFundMe campaign to support her. In their appeal, the organizers described her as a "hardworking single mother who has spent years caring for others while showing up every day for her community." They wrote that she was facing "the overwhelming burden of unexpected funeral costs and final expenses" while grieving the sudden loss of her son. The fundraiser was an effort by the community to rally around a mother who had dedicated her life to serving them.

As of November 2026, the investigation into Malachi Morgan’s murder is ongoing. No arrests have been made, and authorities have not publicly identified any persons of interest. The case remains an open and active homicide investigation.

Richmond Police urge anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. They have asked for assistance from the public, emphasizing that even a small detail could be crucial to solving the case and bringing justice to Malachi's family. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. Tips can be submitted anonymously.