On a Sunday afternoon in Richmond, Virginia, the life of 26-year-old Jer’maurri Gilliam was tragically cut short. On September 19, 2021, at approximately 1:44 p.m., police responded to a call of a person shot in the 3400 block of Hull Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered Gilliam suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Richmond Police Department quickly identified Jer’maurri Gilliam, a resident of Richmond, as the victim and classified the case as
a homicide. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting was launched. Authorities publicly requested that anyone with information regarding the incident come forward to assist Major Crimes detectives.
Despite the ongoing investigation, details regarding a motive for the shooting, any potential suspects, or arrests have not been released to the public. The case is listed among the homicides that occurred in Richmond in 2021, and authorities have continued to encourage anyone with information to contact the Richmond Police Department or Crime Stoppers. There has been no further information provided about the circumstances that led to his death.