Richmond Officer Injured, Suspect Arrested Following Mental Health Crisis Call
A Richmond police officer, Justin Church, was shot and sustained non-fatal injuries while responding to a mental health crisis call on Key Boulevard in Richmond, California. The suspect, identified as 39-year-old Jasmine Robinson, was later arrested and charged with attempted…
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, September 8, 2026 —
A police officer in Richmond, California, was shot and sustained non-fatal injuries while responding to a call related to a mental health crisis. The incident occurred on Key Boulevard.
Officer Justin Church was the officer involved. Details regarding the specific nature of his injuries beyond being non-fatal were not immediately provided. The timeline of the incident was also not disclosed.
The suspect, identified as 39-year-old Jasmine Robinson, was taken into custody following the event. According to authorities, Robinson faces charges including attempted murder, assault, and kidnapping.
Reports indicate that the situation escalated when Robinson barricaded herself inside a residence. During the standoff, multiple rounds were fired. The resolution of the barricade and subsequent arrest details were not fully elaborated upon in the provided summary.
The call that prompted the police response was described as a mental health crisis. The specific circumstances leading up to the crisis were not detailed.
The suspect, Jasmine Robinson, was arrested and charged with the aforementioned offenses. Information regarding her current legal status, bail, or upcoming court dates was not made available.
Further investigation into the events leading up to the shooting and the full scope of the incident is ongoing. The Richmond Police Department is handling the case. No further information regarding the exact date or time of the incident was provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Steph Rodriguez on ww2.kqed.org, see more information here.
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