In the early morning hours of New Year's Eve 2020, a tragic event unfolded in Richmond, Virginia, that ended the life of 75-year-old Eusebio Calderon. The Hispanic male was in the 2900 block of Jefferson Davis Highway when he sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound. The incident occurred at approximately 4:40 a.m.
Responding to a report of a person shot, Richmond Police officers arrived at the scene to find Calderon with critical injuries.
He was immediately transported to a local hospital for medical attention. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Calderon succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead later that day. The medical examiner would later officially determine the cause and manner of his death.
In the days following the shooting, the Richmond Police Department publicly identified Eusebio Calderon as the victim of the homicide. Detectives from the Major Crimes unit were assigned to the case and began an investigation, appealing to the public for any information that might lead to the apprehension of the person or persons responsible. They urged anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact them or to use the anonymous Crime Stoppers tip line.
As of the latest available information, the death of Eusebio Calderon is officially listed by the city of Richmond as a cold case and an unsolved homicide. There have been no public announcements regarding any arrests made or the identification of any suspects in connection with his murder. The investigation remains open, leaving his family and community awaiting answers and justice for his untimely death.
