Senator Aird’s Statement on Tragic Shooting in Shockoe Bottom

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, February 23, 2026

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Senator Aird’s Statement on Tragic Shooting in Shockoe Bottom

RICHMOND, VA - Today Senator Lashrecse Aird (D-Henrico) released the following statement following the tragic shooting in Shockoe Bottom, resulting in the loss of life of individuals from Petersburg and Henrico:

“The details don’t matter and the circumstances don’t matter. What matters is today families in my communities are carrying the unbearable pain of knowing they will never see their loved ones again. I am heartbroken by the devastating act of gun violence that occurred this weekend in Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom. My deepest condolences are with the families of Genesis Jones of Petersburg and Dominic Jackson of Henrico – as well as every person and family affected,” said Senator Lashrecse Aird. 

“Their lives were more than headlines. No family should have to endure such loss and no community should grow accustomed to grief that arrives with such devastating regularity. While I am committed to ensuring our hospitals, law-enforcement and community-based organizations have what they need to work through this incident, this tragedy calls on us as neighbors to reflect on the value of every life and our shared responsibility to build communities where every person can live without fear now and into the future.”

If you or someone you know needs support at this time, call or text 988 or visit 988va.org at any time to obtain free, confidential support for grief, trauma or emotional distress.

Senator Lashrecse Aird represents eight diverse localities driving her consistent approach of pragmatic governing – known as a champion on education issues, criminal justice reform, reproductive healthcare access, and economic development.  With a willingness to reach across the aisle and work bipartisan to get things done,  Senator Aird has a proven track record of legislative successes at the State Capitol. 

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