Richmond police are actively searching for a suspect wanted in connection with the homicide of a vape shop employee on the city's North Side. The incident occurred early Saturday morning, September 29, 2026, in the 4200 block of North Avenue near Moss Side. Officers responded to the scene at approximately 5:30 a.m. and discovered a worker unresponsive with an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The deceased has been identified as 30-year-old Abidine Boye of Richmond. According to sources, the shooting was described as resembling an execution. Detectives from the Richmond Police Department's Major Crimes Division are currently leading the investigation. Authorities have released two photographs of a male suspect and are urging the public to assist in identifying and locating him. Residents with any information regarding this homicide or the identity of the individual in the photos are asked to contact Major Crimes Detective P. Mansfield at (804) 646-6996. Alternatively, tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 or via the P3 app. All reporting methods through Crime Stoppers remain anonymous. This is a developing story, and updates are expected as the investigation progresses. The public is encouraged to remain vigilant and report any relevant information to help bring the suspect to justice.