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54-year-old Richmond man dead after shooting in Shockoe Bottom area of city

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A 54-year-old Richmond man is dead after a shooting Friday night in the Shockoe Bottom area of the city.

Richard McKinnon, 54, of Richmond, was found down and unresponsive at 10:26 p.m. in the 100 block of North 20th Street.

Richmond Police detectives have arrested and charged Anthony Williams, 31, of Richmond, with murder.

According to authorities, a RPD sergeant was walking in an area identified as a hot spot for crime when gunshots were heard approximately two blocks away.

The “hotspot curve” is a crime deterrent strategy that deploys officers to locations with a history of violence incidents. The strategy is to use officer visibility to deter crime, and it allows for a more rapid response if a crime occurs.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death of McKinnon.

Anyone with further information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective C. Tovar at (804) 646-6739 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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