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Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week
Richmond Police Department
From: Detective Ronald Brown

Number: 05-44
Date of Release: 11/07/2005

   This week Crime Stoppers needs your help with a 2002 murder.
   On April 27, 2002 Rayshawn Thompkins was shot and killed at 30th and Porter Streets in the city. He and a friend were walking through the neighborhood when they were approached by two males. One of the males pulled out a gun and demanded money.
   During the robbery Rayshawn was shot multiple times and died on the scene. His friend was able to escape without injury.

Rayshawn Thompkins
Rayshawn Thompkins

   If you have information about the murder of Rayshawn Thompkins or information of any other crime in the City of Richmond or the counties of Henrico, Hanover, New Kent, Goochland, or Charles City, call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.
   You do not have to give your name or testify in court. You will be given a code number to protect your identity, and your information if of value to police, could be worth up to a $1,000 cash reward.
   When you call Crime Stoppers you will remain anonymous, remember we don’t need to know who you are to know who they are.

   Crime Stoppers would like for callers number C-0716 and C-0774 to please call 780-1000.


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