Officer injured on Key Boulevard released from hospital
Richmond police have identified the officer struck by gunfire Sept. 3, 2026 on Key Boulevard as Justin Church, a 25-year veteran of law enforcement. Church was treated at a local trauma center and was released from the hospital at about 3 pm Sept. 4.
Police said a second officer was inside a patrol vehicle struck by several rounds of gunfire but was not injured.
The suspect has been identified as Jasmine Robinson, 39, of Richmond. Robinson has been charged with attempted murder, assault with an assault weapon on a person, and kidnapping, according to police.
The complete press release from Richmond police, updated Sept. 4:
At approximately 6:41 p.m. Sept. 3, A3 was contacted regarding a request to conduct a mental health check on an individual in the 2200 block of Key Boulevard. A3 is Contra Costa County’s behavioral health crisis response program. When circumstances present a potential safety concern, A3 may request assistance from law enforcement. Due to the nature of the call, A3 requested that Richmond Police officers accompany them to the location.
When the first officer arrived at the residence, the officer was struck by gunfire. The officer was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is in stable condition. The officer is expected to survive.
The suspect barricaded inside the residence and continued firing numerous rounds indiscriminately from within the home. Several rounds struck an RPD Patrol vehicle and neighboring residences, but fortunately, no residents or additional personnel were injured.
Due to the suspect continuing to actively fire from within the residence, officers were forced to have neighbors shelter in place while requesting an armored vehicles from East Bay Parks Police Department and the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office. Once the armored vehicles were on scene, officers were able to safely evacuate the neighboring residents.
The Richmond Police Department SWAT Team responded with assistance from the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, East Bay Regional Park District Police Department, and El Cerrito Police Department. The RPD Crisis Negotiations Team responded and established contact with the suspect in an attempt to bring this incident to a peaceful resolution. Chemical agents were also deployed in an effort to gain the suspect’s compliance.
The suspect eventually exited the residence and was taken into custody without further incident.
The officer struck by gunfire has been identified as Officer Justin Church, a 25-year veteran of law enforcement. Officer Church was treated at a local trauma center and was released from the hospital at approx. 3:00 PM on 9/4/26.
During the incident, a second officer was inside a patrol vehicle that was struck by several rounds of gunfire. Fortunately, that officer was not injured.
The suspect in this case has been identified as Jasmine Robinson, 39, of Richmond. Robinson has been charged with: • PC 664/187 — Attempted Murder • PC 245(a)(3) — Assault with an Assault Weapon on a Person • PC 207 — Kidnapping
As the investigation remains ongoing, additional charges against Robinson are anticipated. Robinson remains in custody with a $500,000 bail.
We are grateful that our officer has been released from the hospital and, most importantly, did not suffer life-threatening injuries. We are thankful for the care he received and continue to wish him a full and speedy recovery.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, East Bay Regional Park District Police Department, and El Cerrito Police Department for their immediate response and assistance. Their collaboration helped bring this dangerous incident to a peaceful resolution without further injury or loss of life.
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