Man dies after reported accidental drowning in James River in Richmond
Apr 20, 2026
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A man is dead after police said he drowned in the James River in Richmond Saturday evening.
At around 5:11 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, officers with the Richmond Police Department were called to the James River for the report of a drowning.
Officers arrived and assisted res
ponders from Richmond Fire and EMS' River Rescue.
During the response, officials said a man was found and taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Police said the incident was being investigated as an accidental drowning, and officials continue to investigate.
Police have not yet shared the location where the drowning reportedly occurred. ...read more read less