Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman John Tibbs was shot and killed after surprising suspects planning a burglary of a clothing store in the 700 block of West Broad Street. His body was located in the vacant store building after failing to check in with dispatchers at 5 pm. Investigators found a hole in the wall of the vacant building leading to the clothing store, and they believe the suspects were watching the store, planning to rob it. The suspects were never identified. Patrolman Tibbs had been with the Richmond Police Department for 14 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, four daughters, son, father, sister, and brother.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Tibbs gave the Richmond Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Richmond community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Tibbs.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman John A. Tibbs is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In VA, 395 of 654 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Richmond Police Department, 20 of 40 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John A. Tibbs's cause is highlighted.
How John A. Tibbs Compares
Offender Outcome
Never identified
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John A. Tibbs is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John A. Tibbs was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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