🚨 NO WHITE SUPREMACISTS INVOLVED 🚨
Murder is already a crime. We don't have a gun problem. We have a lack of self-control problem, a criminal supremacists problem and a Commie Democrats local district attorney's, judges, parole officers soft on crime problem, not doing shit to catch the criminals as in crimes go unsolved, and when they do catch the criminals, they immediately release them back onto the streets to allow them to continue terrorizing the community. These same people siding with the criminals want to take away YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT to keep and bear arms in order to defend yourself, your business, your family and home against these criminal supremacists and a tyrannical government. Remember, criminals DO NOT obey laws. Therefore, criminals will have access to guns through gun trafficking venues and you will be left defenseless with no guns because the same government siding with criminals THEY'RE ALLOWING to terrorize you with guns said they wanted to keep you safe from guns. The anti-gun prosecutors are not even prosecuting gun crimes. But god forbid you kill an intruder, robber or rapist in self-defense in your home or on your private property, these same Commie Democrat district attorneys or prosecutors will charge you with murder and have you locked up for years in prison. (emphasis mine)
WTVR CBS 6 published June 6, 2023: Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears: Graduation shooting in Richmond 'is not about law-abiding gun owners'. Two people were killed and at least five other people were shot following Huguenot High School's graduation ceremony outside the Altria Theater in Richmond, Virginia, Crime Insider sources told Jon Burkett. Two people were taken into police custody after a shooting.
Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears (R - Virginia) said the gun violence in Richmond was not about law-abiding gun owners, but rather gangs.
"Even if you took all the guns off the street, from the law-abiding citizens, the others who mean harm, who mean to kill and mayhem, they're going to have the guns," she said. "So we have to figure out what's going on in our communities. We have to find the right problem, so that we can come to the right solution."
She said the criminal justice system needed to be tougher on those who commit crimes.
"When do we say enough is enough? When do we say that?" she asked. "How many more people have to die before we say you're going to jail. We're going to lock you up and there's not going to be any bail so that we can have safety in our communities. When does that happen? Who is in charge? Is that the mayor? Is that the chief? Who is that? Let's start naming names."
6abc Philadelphia published June 7, 2023: Gunman who opened fire after Virginia high school graduation targeted graduate, police say. Police say a gunman who opened fire minutes after a high school graduation in Richmond, Virginia, targeted an 18-year-old graduate he had a long-running dispute with.
Shawn Jackson, 18, and his father, Lorenzo Smith, 36, were both killed Tuesday in the shooting, which sent hundreds fleeing in panic outside the state capital's city-owned Altria Theater after the graduation ceremony for Huguenot High School. Five other people were wounded in the shooting.
WRIC ABC 8News published June 8, 2023: How many people were shot, injured during the Richmond graduation mass shooting? A day of celebration turned into an evening of nightmares when a gunman opened fire into a crowd gathered outside the Altria Theater after a Richmond high school graduation ceremony. The tragic shooting killed two people. Shawn Jackson, 18, had walked across the stage, officially becoming a high school graduate just minutes before he and his stepfather, Renzo Smith, 36, were shot dead outside the theater. Richmond Police claim the 18-year-old was the suspected shooter’s intended target, but more than a dozen others were injured in the chaos.
ABC 8News, Richmond VA local
written by Kassidy Hammond
Thursday June 8, 2023
RICHMOND, VA — A day of celebration turned into an evening of nightmares when a gunman opened fire into a crowd gathered outside the Altria Theater after a Richmond high school graduation ceremony. The tragic shooting killed two people.
Shawn Jackson, 18, had walked across the stage, officially becoming a high school graduate just minutes before he and his stepfather, Renzo Smith, 36, were shot dead outside the theater. Richmond Police claim the 18-year-old was the suspected shooter’s intended target, but more than a dozen others were injured in the chaos.
According to Richmond Police, 19 people were either shot, injured or treated for a medical emergency in relation to the shooting:
- Two people were shot and killed
- Shawn Jackson, 18 — Jackson had graduated from Huguenot High School just minutes before his death.
- Renzo Smith, 36 — Shawn Jackson’s stepfather.
- Five others were shot
- All were considered to be in non-life-threatening condition the day after the shooting.
- One such victim was shot in the leg while on the ground shielding his family from bullets.
- One child was hit by a car
- Shawn Jackson’s 9-year-old sister, Renya Jackson Smith, was hit by a car in the chaos. She was taken to the hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries and later released.
- Two people were treated for injuries after falling during the pandemonium
- Nine people were otherwise treated at the scene for anxiety/emotional trauma and minor injuries
The shooting suspect, Amari Ty-Jon Pollard, 19, of Henrico, was arrested by police at the scene and faces two charges for second-degree murder in the deaths of Johnson and Smith. Police said additional charges could be added.
Pollard is being held without bond at the Richmond City Jail, where he awaits his next status hearing on June 21 at 9 a.m.
In a press conference Wednesday, Richmond’s acting Police Chief Rick Edwards said after a “highly-charged” event like Tuesday’s mass shooting, there is a likelihood for direct retaliation.
WRIC ABC 8News published June 7, 2023: What we know after two people were killed at high school graduation. Acting Chief Rick Edwards was joined by Mayor Levar Stoney and Superintendent Jason Kamras spoke at the Richmond Police Headquarters Wednesday afternoon, recounting their experiences and providing new details.
Edwards, spoke first, confirming the identities of the victims killed — 18-year-old Shawn Jackson and his stepfather, 36-year-old Lorenzo “Renzo” Smith — and the suspect — 19-year-old Amari Pollard — who was charged with two counts of second-degree murder.
ABC 8News, Richmond VA local
written by Tannock Blair
Wednesday June 7, 2023
RICHMOND, VA — Acting Chief Rick Edwards was joined by Mayor Levar Stoney and Superintendent Jason Kamras spoke at the Richmond Police Headquarters Wednesday afternoon, recounting their experiences and providing new details.
Edwards, spoke first, confirming the identities of the victims killed — 18-year-old Shawn Jackson and his stepfather, 36-year-old Lorenzo “Renzo” Smith — and the suspect — 19-year-old Amari Pollard — who was charged with two counts of second-degree murder.
According to Edwards, Pollard and Jackson knew each other and “had an ongoing dispute” that had been taking place for over a year. He also said Jackson was Pollard’s intended target.
“Last night, also, there were questions about the individuals involved in this being involved in gangs. At this point, our investigators have not determined that,” Edwards said. “There is no information that we have that they are gang members.”
Edwards said that Pollard was in attendance to view someone else who was graduating. Police believe that an interaction with Jackson, caused Pollard to go to his car and retrieve a handgun, leading to the shooting.
While it is not known how Pollard obtained the handgun, Edwards said he would not have been able to legally purchase it himself due to his age.
According to Edwards, Pollard tried to run away from the scene but did not make it far before he was apprehended by officers. Pollard surrendered and was taken into custody without incident.
Pollard was arraigned on Wednesday morning. According to Edwards, further charges are still pending.
An update on the other victims who were shot during the incident was also provided. Edwards said the 31-year-old with life-threatening injuries last night has now had the severity of those injuries downgraded to non-life-threatening.
Edwards went on to say that after a “highly charged” event like this, there is a propensity for direct retaliation. In response, Richmond Police will continue to have a strong presence at future graduations.
“Not only did we have three Richmond Police officers on site when the shooting took place … We had seven other officers on Belvidere, directing traffic, that were on-scene within a minute,” Edwards said. “We need to attempt to deter these crimes. But if we have an officer right there and it still happens, it’s really challenging for us.”
Finally, Edwards shared a number of resources for the community, including a specific tipline number for the incident at 804-646-6741. Anyone with photos or video of the incident is encouraged to send them to the FBI Richmond Field Office website.
Mayor Levar Stoney was next to speak, extending thoughts and prayers to the families and friends of the victims.
“Our city, our community will not be defined by this violence. Huguenot High School will not be defined by this violence,” he said. “We will heal, we will recover and this will not break us … For Richmonders, this must be the time that we put down guns and lift up our hearts. This must be that moment.”
Superintendent Jason Kamras then took to the podium to speak on behalf of Richmond Public Schools (RPS).
“I didn’t know Shawn, but I shook his hand and wished him congratulations about 20 minutes before he died,” he said. “Those who did know Shawn described him as ‘bubbly’ and ‘the life of the party.’ Getting to the graduation stage was not easy for Shawn, nonetheless, he did it. And he was rightly proud — smiling and celebrating — like all his peers.”
A few minutes later, according to Kamras, Jackson was shot to death in Monroe Park in front of his family and friends.
“I can’t shake the image of him receiving CPR on the ground — still in his graduation gown,” Kamras said.
According to Kamras, Jackson was not the only RPS student to have been shot in the last 24 hours. Three students from Armstrong High School were injured in two other shootings.
“This just needs to stop,” Kamras said. “I’m tired of the vigils, the well-meaning thoughts and prayers and the hand-wringing. We need action. We need fewer guns on our streets. We need more mental health support for our children. We need more help from the state and the federal government on education, healthcare and housing. Let’s not make this a red issue or a blue issue — can’t we just make it a child issue? Can’t we agree that we all love our children and we need to do better by them?”
Kamras encouraged anyone in need of immediate crisis support to contact the Richmond Behavioral Health Authority Crisis line at 804-819-4100.
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