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Police are seeking the public’s help in solving the murder of Lawrence Richardson, 21, who was slain by several assailants on April 2 while leaving a grocery store on the corner of Eddy and Divisadero streets. Photo courtesy SFPD.<\/p><\/div>\n

From the San Francisco Police Department<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

September 10, 2012<\/p>\n

On April 2, 2012 at 10:30 PM, Lawrence Richardson was leaving a corner grocery store at Divisadero and Eddy Street when he was shot multiple times by several assailants. Lawrence was only 21 at the time of his death. He is survived by his father, mother, many close friends and relatives and a 1year old baby girl.<\/p>\n

This crime took place along a busy thoroughfare, in a thriving neighborhood. Homicide investigators are seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or has knowledge that will assist in the identification of the persons responsible for the murder of Lawrence Richardson.<\/p>\n

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Inspector Velarde, Inspector Dedet or Sergeant Warnke of the SFPD Homicide Detail at (415) 553-1145 (Weekdays from 8am to 5 pm). Persons wishing to remain anonymous can also use the Anonymous Tip Line: (415) 575-4444 or Text a Tip at “TIP411\u201dand begin your text message with, “SFPD.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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