John Derriman Richards, age 54

Lost to gun violence on January 1, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

Photo sources:

• Read Mr. John "Jay" Derriman Richards's Obituary & Leave Condolences
• Contributed photo

News sources:

• Obituary for John Derriman Richards at Hooper Funeral Home
• Winston-Salem Journal: Man killed, child injured in shooting on Peachtree Street. Death was Winston-Salem's first homicide of the year
• https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/winston-salem/man-dead-child-shot-after-suspects-shoot-into-winston-salem-home-on-new-years-day/
• wfmynews2.com: Man killed, child shot inside home in Winston-Salem, police say
• Gun Violence Archive

Other nearby fatal shootings:

• Winston Salem, NC - April 20, 2026
• Winston Salem, NC - April 20, 2026
• Winston Salem, NC - April 12, 2026
• Winston Salem, NC - February 20, 2026
• Winston Salem, NC - February 13, 2026