City of Fernandina Beach Police Department
Press Release
James T. Hurley, Police Chief
May 2, 2016 11:49 a.m.
The Fernandina Beach Police Department is actively investigating the shooting death of a 67 year old man outside his residence at 1123 Gum Street. Johnell Richo was pronounced dead at the scene after witnesses heard gunshots at 6:38 AM and called police.
Investigators are now interviewing family members and witnesses and are trying to piece together a potential motive, as well as explore other possible scenarios. Detectives want to speak with anyone that might have information about this incident, or an incident that occurred at 3:00 AM yesterday morning in front of 909 S. 12th Street.
We the family will miss.You dearly