Richmond Murders

Scott Shafer

Jul 26, 2011 at

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Deadly violence is on the rise in the city of Richmond. Twenty-one people have been killed in Richmond so far this year, the same number of homicides as in all of 2010. Police say a rise in gang activity is partly to blame.

Guests:

Gayle McLaughlin, Richmond mayor

Chris Magnus, Richmond police chief

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