In the winter of 2015, a Henrico father, Anthony C. Herndon, became a victim of the gun violence that plagued Richmond, Virginia. At 42 years of age, the male was fatally shot on Saturday, December 19, 2015. His death was one of five separate shootings that occurred within a troubling 24-hour period in the city, contributing to a sense of unease within the community.
The incident that claimed Herndon's life took place on Midlothian Turnpike.
In the immediate aftermath, law enforcement began their investigation, and reports indicated that they were actively searching for a suspect in the South Richmond killing. However, the search for answers and justice for Herndon's family would prove to be a long and frustrating road.
Years have passed since Anthony Herndon's untimely death, and his case has seemingly grown cold. Information regarding any arrests, the identification of a suspect or suspects, or any significant breakthroughs in the investigation has not been made publicly available through online sources. There is a sentiment among some that his case may have been overshadowed by the broader crime wave experienced in Richmond at the time, leaving his family without a sense of closure or justice for their loss. The investigation into who is responsible for his death appears to remain open and unresolved.
