Gun Safety in the Spotlight | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

Twenty-four reckless shootings in the first half of the year send shockwaves through the city, as police reveal accidents—not intentional violence—like self-inflicted wounds or mishandled guns. Tragedy struck just days later when 21-year-old Lonray Banks Jr. died from a gunshot wound on Walmsley Boulevard. In response, police arrested 20-year-old Davon Rush for reckless firearm use on July 17th, with more charges looming. Chief Edwards used the arrest to hammer home gun safety: always treat guns as loaded, never point them at unintended targets, and never assume a firearm is unloaded. Rush…