Man killed in Colonial Heights shooting Death investigation underway The victim, identified as Gerard D. Richardson, 31, of Petersburg, succumbed to his injuries. (Source: Gray News) By NBC12 Newsroom | April 29, 2021 at 8:44 AM EDT - Updated April 29 at 8:44 AM COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. (WWBT) - Police say a man was killed in a shooting that occurred in Colonial Heights. Detectives are investigating the incident and believe the victim and the assailants know each other. On April 29 at 12:05 am, Colonial Heights Police responded to the 400 block of East Roslyn Road for the report of a person shot. Police arrived at the location and discovered a man suffering from a gunshot wound.