Delantel Plummer, a 41-year-old Black male from Henrico County, Virginia, was tragically killed on the evening of Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Richmond. The incident took place in the 1700 block of North 28th Street, near the intersection with Nine Mile Road. Richmond police were called to the scene at approximately 5:07 p.m., where they discovered Plummer on the ground with what appeared to be a gunshot wound.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Born on June 2, 1983, Plummer’s life was cut short by this act of violence. The city of Richmond has been grappling with a number of homicides, and Plummer's death added to the concerns over violent crime in the area. The official cause and manner of death were to be determined by the Medical Examiner.
As of the latest available information, the investigation into Delantel Plummer's death is still ongoing. The Richmond Police Department's Major Crimes Unit is handling the case, but no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers as they continue their efforts to solve the case and provide answers to his family and the community.
