Calvin Hubbard, a 71-year-old male, was a familiar and friendly face in his Richmond, Virginia neighborhood, often seen riding his bicycle. His daily routine took a tragic turn on the afternoon of December 28, 2021. While riding his bike in an alley in the 600 block of Hazelhurst Avenue, he was shot multiple times. The incident occurred just a short distance from his own backyard. Emergency services were called to the scene around 3:39 p.m., and Hubbard was transported to a local hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
The Richmond Police Department quickly launched a homicide investigation. Detectives working the case were able to retrieve surveillance footage from the area that captured a person of interest. The video showed a suspect who encountered Hubbard in the alley just moments before the shooting occurred. In an effort to identify the individual, the police released clips from the surveillance video to the public. The suspect was seen in the footage wearing athletic sweatpants with distinct white stripes down the legs.
Despite the public appeal for information and the circulation of the suspect's description, the investigation has not led to any arrests in the case. The identity of the shooter remains unknown, and the motive for the killing is still unclear. Family and community members remembered Calvin Hubbard as a kind-hearted man who was well-loved and would go out of his way to help others. His death marked the 91st homicide in the city of Richmond in 2021, leaving his loved ones and the community searching for answers and justice that have yet to be found. The case is now considered a cold case, but authorities continue to ask for anyone with information to come forward.
