Ricky Dewitt Obituary Richmond: 46-year-old man dead after Thursday shooting on Rosetta Street

May 2024 ยท 1 minute read

Ricky Dewitt Obituary Richmond: 46-year-old man dead after Thursday shooting on Rosetta Street.

46-year-old Ricky Dewitt of Richmond, has been identified by Richmond Police detectives as the victim of a fatal gunshot incident that happened on Rosetta Street early Thursday morning, December 14, 2023.

According to authorities, a patrolling First Precinct officer heard gunshots at around 5:29 a.m. and proceeded to Rosetta Street to look into the incident. The officer was stopped by a member of the public who reported that two people had been shot. The officer found Dewitt and another adult male, both apparently shot. They were in the 2300 block of Rosetta Street. They were sent to a nearby hospital together.

Dewitt passed away from his wound. The other victim did not have a life-threatening injury.

Investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this homicide and aggravated assault is asked to call Detective C. Tovar at (804) 646-6739 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

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