The damaged building was restored and is now occupied by Community Church of God in Christ. As of Tuesday morning, Contra Costa County coroner's officials had not released the names of the deceased, pending notification of next of kin. In June 1952, motorcyclists raced in the 10-Mile National Motorcycle Championship at the Atlantic Rural Exposition grounds in Henrico County. Two days before, a snowfall that officially measured 7.6 inches had fallen it was the most since 1948. Below is an overview of significant service activity provided by RPD patrol officers during their scheduled shifts. In March 1959, Donnie and Bobby Alvis enjoyed the first days of spring in Richmond with appropriate seasonal company: a baby lamb and new blossoms. RICHMOND A 32-year-old Richmond man died in what police said was a drive-by shooting near Contra Costa College on Tuesday. Last year at this time, there were 13 homicides in the city. In July 1950, heavyweight boxing legend Jack Dempsey came to Richmond as a headline attraction for a different event: He was referee of a wrestling match. Richmond police Sgt. The shooting happened around 8:30 a.m. in the . Open on weekends. RICHMOND, Calif. (KGO) -- Richmond police now say they are looking for at least two suspects in a shooting rampage that killed three people and injured five others last night outside a house. In February 1951, Roman West pulled the cord of a steam whistle at T&E Laundry on Marshall Street in Richmond. Liles had played the drums for years, starting when she was a student at Varina High School in the 1940s. The whistle was one of nine that was being used in a citywide test of the audibility of air raid signals. Rick Hurd has covered breaking news, crime and public safety since 2011 after spending 16 years covering sports, including the A's and Sharks. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Independent Contractor (Newspaper Carrier), Ukraine's interior minister, at least 14 others killed in Kyiv helicopter crash, A1 Minute! The cold made clearing the streets difficult, which led to three-hour delays for some commuters. Authorities did not immediately identify the woman, who is the city's. The regulations were enacted because a surge in demand for goods after the start of the Korean War caused a rapid rise in prices. In June 1952, trucks loaded with wheat during the harvest season had a long wait including along the Mayo Bridge to reach the Cargill Inc. grain elevator at First and Hull streets in South Richmond. In early October 1952, temperatures reached into the mid-80s, and people around the area found ways to enjoy the unseasonably warm weather. In June 1955, Central National Bank opened an "auto branch" at Third and Marshall streets in downtown Richmond, a block from the main office. There were a total of 18 killings in the city in all of 2021. In the second shooting, Boonsouk Pilavanh, of Richmond died after being hit in the stomach with gunfire about 5:20 p.m. in the 2400 block of Macdonald Avenue. By the end of the year, the company hoped to have most of the steam locomotives in its line replaced with diesel-electric ones. In September 1951, a boy fished at the dam of Lakeside Lake in Henrico County. "Right when I got here to my front door, I see a dead body right there," said Moreno, pointing to an area on the sidewalk in front of his gate. The segment sits between Westover Hills Boulevard and Prince Arthur Road. On Aug. 28, 1950, Richmond's first black firefighting unit took charge of Engine Co. 9 at Fifth and Duval streets. In September 1951, the area of Hull Street between 12th and 13 streets in South Richmond was dug up for utility work and street rebuilding. We reserve the right at all times to remove any information or materials that are unlawful, threatening, abusive, libelous, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, pornographic, profane, indecent or otherwise objectionable to us, and to disclose any information necessary to satisfy the law, regulation, or government request. Two people were located with gunshot wounds, including a 30-year-old Richmond man who was pronounced deceased at the scene, according to Richmond police spokesperson Sgt. In September 1953, lightning flashed over South Richmond during a storm that brought heavy rain and stiff wind to the city. Two people were injured amid multiple shootings within the last three days in Richmond, police said. Police responding to a ShotSpotter gun detection system activation at 5:23 a.m. found Brock suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the 300 block of Maine Avenue. The branch featured drive-in windows, walk-up service and a night depository. The tribe had a profitable year from fishing, so it made a donation to the Richmond Memorial Hospital building fund in memory of tribe member Charles Bush, who had been killed in World War II. In addition to winning a trip to the Miss Virginia contest in Roanoke the next month, Allen received a silver bowl, a $200 scholarship, jewelry and cosmetics. In this rural area, the store was a community gathering place, with an old 1917 Simmons Giant coal-burning stove to keep people warm. A story about area laboratories and scientists noted that medical concerns about smoking had spurred the tobacco industry. By 1946, the church received a permit to construct a new building on the site of the Church House. In April 1953, 15-year-old Doris Ann Williams operated her ham radio; she was the youngest female amateur shortwave operator in Richmond. Douglas may be most known for the film Angels in the Outfield; Garrett was known for her roles in the Benji films and as the Purina Cat Chow Lady in TV commercials. In January 1959, protesters marched through the rain to the state Capitol in Richmond to support school integration. In July 1951, Alonzo Moore, 74, walked down a street in Cape Charles on Virginias Eastern Shore and blew his horn, alerting locals to his sale of the fresh catch of the day. At John Marshall, the schools band and color guard took part in the service, and wreaths were placed on two plaques bearing names of former students who gave their lives in the two world wars. RPD described the. In June 1953, James R. Osterbind posed for a photo during his workday at Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond. Owned by Mr. and Mrs. Christopher T. Chenery, Hill Prince did not return to racing until fall 1951 and only raced one more year after before being retired. In July 1953, tennis players (from left) Cliff Miller, Al Dickinson and Bob Figg Sr. discussed the Country Club of Virginias annual tennis competition, which began the day before. In January 1955, a snowy slope at Forest Hill Park in Richmond came to life on a cold afternoon. Police say one of the complicating factors in the case is that the party was advertised on Facebook, which means party-goers of about 80-100, came from all over the Bay Area and were in many cases, unknown to one another. As part of a larger resurfacing and repair project across the city, Cary was repaved with blacktop between Belmont and Nansemond streets by Richmonds Department of Public Works. Authorities said the persons name will be released once warrants are served. In February 1952, Gene Autry performed shows at the Mosque that included singing, Native American dances, trick-roping and Autrys famous horse, Champion. The Virginia War Memorial was dedicated in February 1956. It quickly became a center of extracurricular activities for area children. This November 1951 photo from the 3100 block of West Cary Street shows Lord's Furniture and Hofheimer's shoe store. The Richmond Standard is funded by the Chevron Products Company. But she did note that women drivers were unjustly maligned: Women are as careful as anyone else, she said. Thomas B. Stanley escorted her into the Capitol for a tour. If your browser is out of date, try updating it. Previously, it took two men to do the process - one to hold a piece of rope along the line and another to apply paint. In November 1959, Mrs. Frank L. Jobson (seated) and Adele Clark admired a banner for the Equal Suffrage League of Virginia, which they helped form 50 years earlier in Richmond. It was difficult to tell how many wounds were there, he said. According to the story, in about 1922, the 6-year-old son of a preacher-farmer in Powhatan County kept eating persimmons one day until he developed a stomachache and was brought to the hospital. These boys soaked up the sun while fishing at Shields Lake in Richmond. In 1971, Powell was nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Richard M. Nixon, and he served from 1972 until resigning in mid-1987. She was a student at the Richmond Professional Institute. We might permanently block any user who abuses these conditions. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in the 1990s. In April 1951, a couple strolled through the gardens at Shooters Hill in Goochland County. The barrel was serving as a temporary mailbox for the newly developed residential area in the West End. Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 11:11 PM EST | By NBC12 Newsroom and John Hood. In October 1954, students crowded into the new Douglas S. Freeman High School in Henrico County. Investigators believe the shooting was a possible retaliation for a homicide that occurred Tuesday, Aug. 16, at an apartment complex in the 2400 block of Aberdeen Way. 7. Aaron Pomeroy said Antonio Wright had at. Police urged anyone with information on the shooting to contact them at 51-307-8177. In May 1956, area residents enjoyed a refreshing swim in the James River a reprieve from record high temperatures during the spring month. Scene of fatal shooting on 3100 block of Esmond St. in Richmond, October 3, 2019. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. In May 1952, new policewoman Martha S. Jackson placed one of her first tickets on an illegally parked car. Mayor Tom Butt believes recent reductions in the police force have hindered the city's ability to pick up on attacks like Sunday's, before they happen. This December 1952 image shows East Broad Street in downtown Richmond at night. RICHMOND A 32-year-old Richmond man died in what police said was a drive-by shooting near Contra Costa College on Tuesday. Storm was June 14, 1951. The names of victims in Mondays shootings have not yet been released. In October 1981, Melvin Shot Walker worked the grill at the White Spot in Charlottesville. Check schedule for availability . Pomeroy said. On Sept. 26, 1953, the Virginia Tech football team celebrated its 20-6 win over the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. J.G. In January 1953, Richmond city workers painted lane lines on Cowardin Avenue using a new power-driven machine. RICHMOND, Calif. (KGO) -- Richmond police now say they are looking for at least two suspects in a shooting rampage that killed three people and injured five others last night outside a house party. In August 1955, Mrs. Burlee stood on her front lawn at Tree Hill Farm in Henrico Countys Varina area and admired the view of Richmond. In January 1958, traffic moved through the intersection of Grace and Belvidere streets in Richmond. At this time last year, they had investigated 13 homicides. Mellichampe previously was a sergeant for 10 years on the Prince George County police force. Wiltshire, 85, prepared for spring planting at her home on Patterson Avenue in Richmond. Speaking in Spanish, one man told us his uncle was one of those killed. Sledders turned out after school and stayed late on hard-packed snow. He enlisted the aid of the fire department and its tallest extension ladder to get fresh angles on historic landmarks, including the Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Avenue. Pomeroy has said the shooting may have been in retaliation for an Aug. 16 shooting on Aberdeen Way that killed 32-year-old Antonio Wright. Like Black Friday, shoppers were lured to stores with deals such as $1 televisions, 2-for-1 car deals and $1 dresses. How safe is your neighborhood? In February 1958, a line of vehicles moved along Chamberlayne Avenue at Lombardy Street on Richmonds North Side. Two other instances of children around the same age being shot happened in the East Bay last week. After closing in 2006, the store was sold to developers who found the contents to be a bit like a time capsule, with items dating back decades including a mens leather jacket priced at $10 and a boys three-piece wool suit with dress shirt for $4.99. This July 1950 image shows a crumbling Richmond-Ashland Electric Line viaduct, covered in vines, near Moore Street in Richmond. About 12:49 a.m., an activation from the ShotSpotter gun detection system sent police to the 4900 block of Hartnett Avenue . The school, which cost about $1.1 million, opened the previous month and had roughly 500 high school and 500 elementary students. While it put on some shows before 1935, it did not begin a consistent schedule until then. This May 1953 image shows the old church tower on Jamestown Island. This site now houses the 17th Street Farmers Market, but its history as a public gathering place and market dates to the 1700s. The ice cream shop, located on Willard Road in Henrico County, was a popular hangout for local teens. The building is a National Historic Landmark. In September 1952, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower was on a whistle-stop tour of Virginia and North Carolina in his campaign for the presidency. In October 1958, chemists Owen R. Blackburne (left) and Bill Simmons distilled volatile acids at the Richmond Sewage Disposal headquarters near Rocketts Landing. On March 11, 1952, American poet Robert Frost chatted with students Anne Holmes (left) and Beverly Gilbert at a reception that followed his address and poetry reading at Westhampton College. His plastic models came in many sizes and colors. 1 dead, another injured in Richmond apartment complex shooting. Richmond police said at least 40 rounds were shot in a drive-by shooting that killed a 30-year-old man and injured a 65-year-old on Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. Officers responded to Steeles residence at 12:23 p.m. for reports of a shooting in the 5000 block of Charles City Road. Here, a city flusher washed snow and slush from Broad Street downtown. The shop building was located offsite nearby. A June 1950 image of Peoples Furniture Store at 514 E. Broad St., where the summer furniture sale included a chaise lounge with mattress for $18.95. The farm dated to the 1700s, and a large oak on the property, which was felled by a storm in 2012, was known as the Surrender Tree legend says it is where Richmond Mayor Joseph Mayo surrendered the city to Union forces in April 1865 near the end of the Civil War. Location is Monroe Park. He was reported to be in stable condition and expected to survive. The other person was not injured in the gunfire, he said. Of the surviving victims, 1 in critical condition, 1 in fair condition, 3 released. In May 1950, Clifford Burgess (from left), Harlean Bibb, Charles King and Shirley Kingsley, who attended Summer Hill School in South Richmond, practiced a square dance called Duck for the Oyster.. The next year, it was turned over from the Glenwood Farms Civic Association to Henrico County. From 1946 to 1957, Workman was host of the popular Old Dominion Barn Dance music radio show, broadcast nationally on Saturday nights on WRVA from the Lyric Theater in downtown Richmond. Local public schoolchildren celebrated with egg hunts and early dismissal for the Easter festivities. The uncle of one of those killed told ABC7 News, the gathering was what is known as a Marimba party, a Guatemalan music and dance party. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! Every day, Stacy Zimmerman waited for her daily phone call from the Richmond City Justice Center. Air Force members and volunteers staffing the Richmond filter station began plotting sightings of planes as they were called in. In October 1957, about 100 firefighters needed four hours to control a blaze in the 700 block of East Main Street in downtown Richmond. In January 1958, Judy Moss, a Hermitage High School freshman took a spin on roller skates as she practiced her routine at the Arena, a roller-skating rink at Boulevard and Hermitage Road. 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In brief: $21.7 million in federal funds secured for Contra Costa projects. First gaining fame by correctly predicting that an underdog would take a boxing title in 1927, the horse was only correct about one prediction in this visit that 1st District Congressman Edward J. Robeson Jr. would win his next election. In November 1953, a 10-block section of Monument Avenue between Horsepen Road and Keystone Drive in Henrico County began carrying eastbound and westbound traffic on separate sides of the median. Here, students from Thomas Jefferson High School were given a look inside the State-Planters Bank and Trust Co. vault by assistant cashier Ramon G. Smith. The 475,000-piece circus took five men 48 hours to set up on a 60-by-28 foot-table and seven hours to break down. A doctor removed about a pint of seeds from the childs stomach and then planted one, which became this tree. Anti-aging serums in particular offer many benefits to aging and mature skin. In June 1950, Barbara Kilday (from left), Becky Branch and Jill Arnold set up a net for tennis. They were (from left) Giant Food, Peoples Drug Store and G.C. In August 1954, members of the Richmond Civic Ballet rehearsed for an upcoming performance. Mattox and her husband were inspired by a design they saw in a magazine. In December 1951, frigid temperatures put the Chimborazo Park fountain in a frosty state. In November 1950, City Council was set to consider a request to abandon the stretch of 23rd Street between Cary and Dock streets, partially occupied by the railroad tracks seen in the distance. In May 1950, Richmond celebrated Park and Recreation Week with a series of events, including an art carnival, puppet shows and concerts. 1959 view of a staircase at Old City Hall. At about 4 p.m., police responded to reports of shots fired at Fifth Street and MacDonald Avenue in the citys Iron Triangle neighborhood. This April 1955 image shows men dipping for herring in Falling Creek in Chesterfield County. Ticket prices were $1.50, $2 and $2.50. Circuit Court of Appeals, who wore his best Western outfit for the occasion.