Claude Richard, 43, of Richmond, was identified by authorities as the victim of the homicide in the 900 block of 9th Street on Thursday, July 10, according to the Contra Costa County Coroner’s Office.
The RPD responded to reports of a man down in the area and located an unresponsive male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot injury. Richard was pronounced deceased at the scene.
“RPD Homicide detectives are currently on scene, and this is an active investigation,” police said.
The incident marked Richmond’s first homicide of the year, after the city saw 11 all of last year. While homicides are down, city data shows violent crime overall remains a problem in the city.
Anyone with information on today’s incident is asked to call the RPD Investigations Bureau at 510-620-6616.
