In the early evening of September 19, 2016, James 'Jimmy' T. Bishop, a 54-year-old Caucasian man, was going about his business in his Richmond, Virginia neighborhood. Known as a hardworking and kind individual, Bishop was often seen on his riding lawnmower along Jefferson Davis Highway, where he would frequently help with tasks like cutting grass. On this particular evening, his familiar presence took a tragic turn.
At approximately 8:53 p.m., while on his lawnmower outside the Grab-n-Go
Convenience Store in the 3800 block of Jefferson Davis Highway, Bishop was shot in the chest. An off-duty police officer who was inside the store heard yelling from outside. Rushing out to investigate, the officer discovered Bishop with a gunshot wound. Despite being quickly transported to a hospital, he succumbed to his injuries.
The sudden and violent death of Jimmy Bishop sent a shockwave through the community, leaving friends and locals struggling to understand why anyone would target him. In the wake of the shooting, Richmond police appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone who might have been in the vicinity of Castlewood Avenue and Bells Road between 8:30 and 8:50 p.m. that night and who may have seen Bishop on his lawnmower to come forward with any information.
Despite the passage of time, the case of James 'Jimmy' T. Bishop's murder remains unsolved. No suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, with friends, family, and organizations continuing to seek answers and justice for his untimely death.
