Obituaries
Richmond Murder Victim Identified
He is the third homicide victim in a week in Richmond. Mark Johnson Jr., 35, was a Richmond resident.
RICHMOND, CA — A man who was fatally shot in Richmond Thursday morning was identified as Mark Johnson Jr., 35, of Richmond, by the Contra Costa County coroner's office today.
The shooting was reported around 9:40 a.m. at South 15th Street and Maine Avenue, according to police.
The killing was the third in Richmond this week after the city had none since last November. There were also two additional non-fatal shootings that occurred over the weekend, according to a statement Butt issued
Wednesday.
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City officials are working with Operation Ceasefire to promote public safety and discourage further gun violence.
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