What WRTV reported
An 18-year-old man has been arrested in Knoxville, Tennessee, in connection with the fatal shooting on South East Street in Richmond in September, according to WRTV[1]. The shooting happened at about 6:15 a.m. on Monday, September 28, 2026, in the 800 block of South East Street.
WRTV reports that the U.S. Marshals Service arrested Joshua Wade Smith, 18, and that the Richmond Police Department announced the arrest. One person was killed, and two juveniles were also shot. The juveniles have not been publicly identified, and no further details about them are included here.
According to WRTV, the charges listed under an October 2 warrant from Wayne Circuit Court include two counts of murder, three counts of attempted murder, robbery counts, one count of armed robbery and one count of burglary. Charges are allegations, and Smith is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. This account comes from a single source, and the investigation is ongoing.
What victims of violent crime should do next
If you were hurt in a violent crime, get medical care and keep records of all treatment and expenses. Keep the police case number and contact information for the prosecutor's victim assistance office, which can provide updates on the criminal case. Families who have lost a loved one should keep copies of medical, funeral and other records. A personal injury resources page can help you organize documents and questions.
Why location matters in Indiana injury claims
This shooting happened on a residential street in Richmond, in Wayne County, and the Richmond Police Department is investigating. A civil case is usually filed in the county where the injury happened or where a defendant lives.
A criminal case and a civil claim are separate. Indiana's wrongful death statutes, including Ind. Code 34-23-1-1, allow certain claims when a death is caused by another person's wrongful act. Most claims must be filed within two years under Ind. Code 34-11-2-4, and Ind. Code 34-11-6-1 can affect deadlines when an injured person is a minor. Indiana divides fault among those involved under Ind. Code 34-51-2-6. No source has suggested that anyone other than the person charged is responsible. You can read more about Indiana wrongful death filing deadlines and the difference between a survival action and a wrongful death claim.
How Delventhal Law Office can help
Delventhal Law Office, LLC is a personal injury law firm in Fort Wayne, Indiana, founded by attorney Chad E. Delventhal in 2009. The firm helps Indiana families who are hurt, or who have lost a loved one, because of someone else's wrongful conduct. Chad Delventhal can explain how Indiana injury and wrongful death claims work and which deadlines may apply. No outcome can be promised in any case.
If you have questions about a possible claim, you can learn about working with a Fort Wayne wrongful death attorney or request a free case evaluation.
This post is based on public reporting, the investigation may be ongoing, and nothing here is legal advice or creates an attorney-client relationship.
