🌱 Highland Ave Victim ID'd + Man & Woman Found Dead in South Richmond

Hello, everybody. Lauren Kubiak here with your fresh copy of the Richmond Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's going on locally.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and mild. High: 66 Low: 34.

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Here are the top three stories in Richmond today:

1. The Richmond Police Department has identified the victim in the shooting on Highland View Avenue. Monday night's shooting, where police located an adult male, Craddock, unresponsive inside the residence. According to police, he had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. (Press Release Desk)
2. A man and woman were found dead in South Richmond. On Feb. 18, police responded to the 1300 block of Minefee Street for reports of random gunfire. Officers found 35-year-old Anthony Robinson down and unresponsive, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The next day, Sharonda Jasper was found down and unresponsive in an apartment on the 1300 block of Minefee Street. She did not have any visible injuries but was also pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives have determined that there is a connection between the two individuals (WRIC ABC 8News)
3. Richmond hit a record temperature for February last week. On Feb. 23, the temperature at Richmond International Airport peaked at 83 degrees, tying it as one of the hottest February days in Richmond. This is only the third time Richmond has had a February temperature that high; the record of 83 degrees was first set in 1930, then again in 1932. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

Today in Richmond:

• 2023 Fiduciary Focus At Williams Mullen Center (8:30 AM)
• Karaoke Night Thursdays At Switch Pop-Up Bar (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Richmond Animal Care and Control found placement for a large flock of birds. On Wednesday, the organization had 40 roller pigeons needing a place to live. Thanks to the community's help, all 40 pigeons found placement. (Richmond Animal Care and Control via Facebook)
• Forget brunch — this weekend, you can have lunch and munch on a beautiful farm in Peace Hill. Feast on three amazing courses featuring the farm’s lamb, pork, and fresh produce.⁠ Head to VAFoodie's Instagram for more information. (VAFoodie via Instagram)
• Join the Richmond Ballet for its Roaring Twenties Gala on Apr. 1 at the Jefferson Hotel. Tickets are on sale now, and seating is limited, so you can visit the website to secure your spot. This magical evening will include a lively cocktail hour, an elegant dinner, and live performances. (Richmond Ballet via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. I'll see you soon!

— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is a freelance copywriter for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in journalism. She is a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.