Brian Chambers

Murdered
Case Description
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On May 24, 2023, 54-year-old Brian Chambers, a well-known traveling tattoo artist from Petersburg, Virginia, was found deceased in a room at the Budget Motor Inn on Jamestown Road. Chambers, who owned "Bad Monkey Tattoo" and was affectionately known as "B-Train," was discovered with a fatal gunshot wound.

Following an investigation, Petersburg police arrested 44-year-old Raymond Ruffin on May 31, 2023. Ruffin was charged with second-degree murder in connection with Chambers' death, as ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Brian Chambers

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Petersburg

    VA

    2023-05-24

    54

    Brian

    Chambers

    12/21/2024

    Forum Posts (3)
    Is there a GoFundMe set-up for Brian's family? I would like to offer my support during this difficul... ...Read More
    11/25/2024
    Does anyone happen to know if Brian has any known enemies that he has mentioned to anyone?... ...Read More
    12/20/2023
    I was wondering if anyone knows if there is a GoFundMe set up for Brian's family? I would like to he... ...Read More
    09/01/2023
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