Richmond Shooting Victim Identified as 23-Year-Old Josue Cornejo

URGENT UPDATE: Officials have confirmed the identity of the man fatally shot in Richmond last week as 23-year-old Josue Cornejo. This tragic incident occurred on November 17 in the Iron Triangle area, marking one of four homicides investigated this year by local police.

According to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, dispatchers received alerts from a gunshot detection system around 5:55 a.m. in the 1400 block of Bissell Avenue near Marina Way. Multiple witnesses reported hearing gunfire, prompting a swift police response. Officers arrived to find Cornejo suffering from a gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

As the investigation unfolds, police have not disclosed whether the shooting was carried out from a passing vehicle or involved a confrontation on the street. Authorities have also not provided any details regarding a motive, suspect information, or potential arrests related to this case.

Detective Mariah Farr is leading the investigation and is urging anyone with information to come forward by contacting her at 510-620-6622. The community is left in shock as they mourn the loss of a young life cut short amid a surge in violence.

Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops. The impact of this tragic event resonates deeply within the Richmond community, highlighting ongoing concerns over public safety.