On March 27, 2024, 20-year-old Antjuan Webb Jr. was fatally shot in the 300 block of South 36th Street in Richmond, California. This incident marked the city's third homicide of the year, following the deaths of Charles Harvey, 46, on Gomer Drive, and Myron Smith, 50, on Lancaster Drive.
In the aftermath of Webb Jr.'s death, his father, Antjuan Webb, initiated a GoFundMe campaign to cover funeral and burial expenses.
The fundraiser expressed gratitude for the community's support during this challenging time.
Richmond Police Department acted swiftly in their investigation. By March 28, 2024, they had apprehended a suspect believed to be responsible for Webb Jr.'s death. Assistant Police Chief Tim Simmons announced that Richmond Police Detectives, in collaboration with an external agency, successfully took the suspect into custody.
This tragic event contributed to a concerning rise in homicides in Richmond during the first half of 2024. By June, the city had recorded seven homicides, nearing the total of eight for the entire previous year, which had been the lowest in five decades.
The community's response to Webb Jr.'s death highlighted the ongoing challenges of gun violence in the area. Local authorities emphasized their commitment to addressing these issues through increased patrols and active investigations to bring those responsible to justice.
