ShotSpotter Saves Lives

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ShotSpotter Results in Richmond

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Homicides in Richmond in 2023 –
the lowest on record

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Year-over-year reduction in ShotSpotter
activations (Jan 2023 – Jan 2024)

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Of total gunfire alerts are generated
by ShotSpotter, not 9-1-1 calls

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It’s my opinion the ShotSpotter system is an invaluable tool for our police department that helps them respond to the precise location where shots have been fired in the shortest possible time.

Felix Hunziker
Former Richmond Police Commissioner

Shotspotter has played a significant role in improving our response efficiency, our ability to detect and apprehend perpetrators, and in life-saving because we are able to reach the critically injured must faster. We have also noticed continuing declines in the number of gunfire incidents in Richmond.

In the News

Screenshot of an X post from The Richmond Standard reporting that Richmond Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation and reports of a person shot on Pennsylvania Avenue, with an image of yellow “Police Line Do Not Cross” tape at a nighttime scene.
ShotSpotter alert speeds response time
in Richmond.
Screenshot of an X (formerly Twitter) post from KRON4 News (@kron4news) reporting that police responding to a ShotSpotter activation in Richmond found a victim with at least one gunshot wound.
ShotSpotter alert speeds response time
in Richmond to ensure proper medical aid
for victims.
GRANDVIEW INDEPENDENT
GRANDVIEW INDEPENDENT
Second Richmond homicide of 2025 reported after fatal Lincoln Avenue shooting.
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GRANDVIEW INDEPENDENT
GRANDVIEW INDEPENDENT
Richmond police respond to 9th Street shooting, victim hospitalized.
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GRANDVIEW INDEPENDENT
GRANDVIEW INDEPENDENT
Gunfire erupts in Richmond's Target parking lot.
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GRANDVIEW INDEPENDENT
GRANDVIEW INDEPENDENT
Gunfire wounds one at Crescent Park Apartments; investigation ongoing.
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GRANDVIEW INDEPENDENT
GRANDVIEW INDEPENDENT
Police investigate Friday night shooting 
in North & East neighborhood.
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GRANDVIEW INDEPENDENT
GRANDVIEW INDEPENDENT
Richmond police investigate homicide 
on Lancaster Drive.
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GRANDVIEW INDEPENDENT
GRANDVIEW INDEPENDENT
Richmond Police investigate shooting 
on 25th Street; one injured.
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GRANDVIEW INDEPENDENT
GRANDVIEW INDEPENDENT
Victim struck with rifle during attempted robbery on Chanslor Avenue.
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GRANDVIEW INDEPENDENT
GRANDVIEW INDEPENDENT
From Christmas to New Year’s: tracking fireworks and gunfire in Richmond.
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richmond standard
richmond standard
Richmond man fatally shot in front 
of his home.
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GRANDVIEW INDEPENDENT
GRANDVIEW INDEPENDENT
Gunfire near Wendel Park activates ShotSpotter.
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abc news
abc news
14-month-old child hospitalized after Richmond shooting, suspect at large.
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cbs news
cbs news
Richmond Police Investigate Deadly Late Night Shooting.
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