In the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 11, 2023, the life of Andrew Lavar Roberts, a 23-year-old male from Henrico, Virginia, was tragically cut short. Richmond Police were called to the 2400 block of Ford Avenue in the city's East End around 7:39 a.m. for a report of a person down. Upon their arrival, they discovered Roberts' unresponsive body in an alley near Sussex Street.
He had sustained an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The initial investigation into Roberts' death was swiftly classified as a homicide, prompting detectives to begin piecing together the events that led to his killing. Authorities believe the shooting may have occurred sometime between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning and have publicly appealed for assistance. They have urged anyone who may have been in the area and witnessed any suspicious activity or heard the sound of gunshots to come forward with information.
As the investigation continues, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, and police have not released any information about a potential suspect or suspects. The medical examiner was tasked with determining the official cause and manner of death. Andrew Roberts was remembered by loved ones as someone who lived life in the fast lane and had a friendly and caring nature. He was preceded in death by his mother and a brother. The case remains open as detectives continue to seek answers and justice for Andrew Roberts and his family.
