In the cold of a January evening in 2018, the life of 24-year-old Thomas Bradley III of Chesterfield, Virginia, was tragically cut short. On Thursday, January 18th, Richmond Police were called to the 400 block of East 21st Street in the southern part of the city for a report of a shooting. Upon their arrival just before 7 p.m., they discovered Bradley gravely wounded.
He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The initial investigation painted a grim picture of the events that transpired. Officers believe an altercation had taken place, which escalated to the point of gunfire, leaving the young man fighting for his life. The community was left shaken by the violence that had claimed one of its own. In the days that followed, friends and family gathered to mourn the loss of a man remembered for his vibrant personality.
As the investigation into the death of Thomas Bradley III progressed, Richmond Police detectives worked to piece together the events of that fatal evening. Despite their efforts and pleas to the public for information, details about a potential suspect or the motive behind the shooting remained elusive. The case was investigated as a homicide, adding to the city's count of violent deaths for the year. To date, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in connection with the case. The investigation into who is responsible for the death of Thomas Bradley III remains ongoing.
