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Shelby William Jacobs

Case from Richmond, VA dated Apr 14, 2023

Victim Details

Shelby William Jacobs

Male

Black / African American

Richmond

VA

2023-04-14

49

Shelby

William Jacobs

07/01/2026

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In a tragic turn of events on an April evening, Shelby William Jacobs, a 49-year-old man from Richmond, Virginia, lost his life to gun violence. On April 14, 2023, while taking out the trash in Henrico County, Jacobs was fatally shot. The incident prompted an immediate response from Henrico Police, who launched an investigation into the senseless act.

Authorities were able to swiftly identify a person of interest in connection with the shooting. The investigation quickly led to the appreh ...
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  • CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR: Teen arrested after man killed while taking out the trash in Henrico, Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett
  • WRIC ABC 8News: 18-year-old arrested in connection to Henrico County homicide, victim identified
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    Oh man, this case just hits home in so many ways. I'm really curious about the apartment complex on ... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about the circumstances surrounding Shelby William Jacobs' tragic passing. ... ...Read More
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    Just thinking about how Shelby was just trying to help a friend out when this tragedy struck. I've s... ...Read More
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