🌱 Vigil Held For Hawkins Saturday + Neighborhood Clean-Up Returns

Hello there, Richmond! I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and mild. High: 66 Low: 49.

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Here are the top stories today in Richmond:

1. Richmond police responded to a shooting Sunday morning around 12:30 a.m. at the intersection of North 17th Street and East Broad Street. When police responded to the Shockoe Bottom area, the woman was found with a gunshot wound and immediately transferred to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident is still under investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Richmond police. (WRIC ABC 8News)
2. The loved ones of Antajuan Hawkins held a vigil at the Pine Camp Cultural Arts and Community Center Saturday for the young man who was found dead on Feb. 25. Hawkins was reported missing on Feb. 23; his body was found two days later near the community center. Medical examiners are still trying to determine the exact cause of death. Currently, 20-year-old Randel Parker has been charged with stabbing while committing a felony in connection with Hawkins' death. (WWBT)
3. On Mar. 11, the annual Neighborhood Clean-Up Program will return to help residents get rid of their larger items such as furniture and appliances. The city will be divided into 15 zones and each zone will be visited twice between Mar. 11 and Nov. 18. Some items that will not be accepted will include electronics, construction debris, broken glass, and hazardous waste. For more information, residents can contact the Richmond Department of Public Works. (WRIC ABC 8News)

Today in Richmond:

• CFA Dance Spring Showcase - Henrico High (All Day)
• Pajama Story Time - Bon Air Library (6:30 PM)
• The Jive Aces - The Tin Pan (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Richmond Experience is having a ticket giveaway for two pairs of two tickets for the Taylor Swift Dance party on Mar. 11 and the Third Eye Blind show on Mar. 22. Want to enter for a chance to win, follow the instructions at the link. (The Richmond Experience via Instagram)
• This Senior Sunday is featuring the sweet Mason who is looking to spend his days relaxing and enjoying life with his favorite people. If you think you can be one of his favorites, stop by to meet him today! (Richmond SPCA via Instagram)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Lauren Kubiak

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