On the night of April 4, 2014, Joseph L. Dawkins, a 32-year-old Black male, was found lying in the street in the 1100 block of South 12th Street in Richmond, Indiana, not far from his home. He had been shot multiple times and was transported to Reid Health, where he was pronounced dead shortly after his discovery around 10:45 p.m. The Richmond Police Department immediately began investigating his death as a homicide.
Joseph, born on November 16, 1981, in Dayton, Ohio, had been a
long-time resident of Wayne County. He was a graduate of Richmond Community Schools and later earned an Associate's Degree from Ball State University. He was a father to four children: Nathaniel, Brian, Jayveon, and Corrina Dawkins. His death left his family and the community searching for answers and justice.
Despite the ongoing investigation by the Richmond Police Department, the murder of Joseph Dawkins remains unsolved. To date, no arrests have been made in connection with his death, and no suspects have been publicly identified. Authorities have continued to appeal to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case, emphasizing that even the smallest detail could be crucial. His case is one of several unsolved homicides in the Richmond area over the last decade, leaving a lasting impact on the community.
