Richmond Police Identify Victim of Deadly Shooting as Josue Cornejo

UPDATE: The victim of a deadly shooting in Richmond has been identified as 23-year-old Josue Cornejo, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office. Cornejo was shot on November 17, 2023, in the Iron Triangle area, marking a grim addition to the city’s escalating violence.

Authorities report that dispatchers received alerts from a gunshot detection system in the 1400 block of Bissell Avenue near Marina Way around 5:55 a.m.. Multiple witnesses also called in to report hearing gunfire. When police arrived, they found Cornejo suffering from a gunshot wound. Tragically, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Richmond police have indicated that Cornejo’s death is part of a troubling trend, being one of four homicides investigated this year. However, critical details about the shooting remain unclear. Police have not confirmed whether the shots were fired from a passing vehicle or if an assailant confronted Cornejo directly on the street. Additionally, there is no information available on a possible motive or any suspects at this time.

Detective Mariah Farr is leading the investigation and urges anyone with information related to this tragic incident to come forward. She can be reached at 510-620-6622.

As the community grapples with this senseless loss, the urgency for answers and justice grows. The public is encouraged to remain vigilant as authorities work tirelessly to piece together the events leading up to this homicide.

Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.