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Herbert Thompson Jr.

Case from Richmond, VA dated Aug 06, 2021

Victim Details

Herbert Thompson, Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Richmond

VA

2021-08-06

20

Herbert

Thompson Jr.

07/04/2026

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In the summer of 2021, a young man's life was tragically cut short in Richmond, Virginia. Herbert Thompson, Jr., a 19-year-old male, was killed by gunfire on Friday, August 6, 2021. Remembered by his loved ones as 'June,' he was known for his musical talents and his recent entry into the healthcare field, driven by a desire to help others.

The shooting that claimed Thompson's life also left another person, a woman, critically injured. The incident occurred at a tow yard in the city. Frien ...
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  • https://www.nbc12.com: 1 dead, 1 fighting for life after shooting
  • WTVR: Man killed, woman critically injured at Richmond tow yard
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