In the early morning hours of September 23, 2020, a tragedy unfolded in Richmond, Virginia, that cut short the life of 46-year-old Rosalind P. Gibson. At approximately 2:45 a.m., the sound of gunfire shattered the quiet of the 1100 block of North 25th Street. When Richmond Police officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Gibson lying unresponsive on the sidewalk, having sustained a gunshot wound.
Despite immediate medical attention, she was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Known affectionately as 'Roach' to her friends and family, Rosalind was a beloved figure in her community. She was known for her joyful spirit and her dedication to her work as a housekeeper and caregiver for children. Her death came as a profound shock to those who knew her, particularly as she had celebrated her 46th birthday just days before the fatal shooting. The grief of her loved ones was compounded by the senseless nature of the act, as her family believes she was not the intended target of the violence that claimed her life.
According to her family's account, Rosalind had been inside a nearby convenience store playing skill games. The fatal shot was fired as she stepped outside, an innocent bystander caught in a violent act. The incident left her family, including her daughter Diamond, grappling with an immeasurable loss, a void that could never be filled. The pain was all too familiar for the family, who had tragically lost Rosalind's 12-year-old son to gun violence some 15 years prior.
In the wake of the shooting, the Richmond Police Department and Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers launched an investigation, urging anyone with information to come forward. A cash reward was offered for tips leading to an arrest, with the assurance of anonymity for informants. Despite these efforts and the public pleas from her grieving family for an end to the violence that has plagued their community, no arrests have been made in connection with Rosalind Gibson's murder. The case remains unsolved, a painful open wound for a family and a community still seeking justice and closure.
