RICHMOND, Va. — John Marshall High School senior Sherrod "Rondoe" Bosher was shot and killed over the weekend, according to Richmond Public Schools (RPS) and Richmond Police.
Bosher, 18, played football for the Justices and was remembered fondly on the team's Instagram page.
"It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sherrod “Rondoe” Bosher … a beloved senior, friend, and leader," a message on the page read. "To our Captain , WE LOVE YOU. Your energy, your leadership, and your spirit touched everyone around you. You weren’t just a teammate or classmate; you were family. A hype man, a superstar, OUR CAPTAIN. Your legacy will live on in every heart you’ve inspired."
He also played baseball at John Marshall during his sophomore and junior years.
His former baseball coach Brent Butler described Bosher as super talented, a people person who loved making people laugh, and very lovable.
"He's just always in a fun mood, just always trying to lift people's spirits up, always smiling, big smile," Butler said.
Butler shared a story about Bosher's compassion, recalling when other kids made fun of a child with autism's shoes.
The situation upset Bosher so much that he went out and bought the boy a new pair of Air Jordans.
"The smile the kid had on his face is something I will never forget. That type of heart that he had," Butler said.
According to Butler, Bosher wanted to become a welder and planned to either enter an apprentice program at the Norfolk Shipyard or join the Navy to pursue welding.
"That was one of the things he was interested in and became really good at," Butler said.
Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras called Bosher's death heartbreaking, especially with graduation approaching.
"I have no words to express how devastating this news is for the student’s family, for Jayem, and for all of RPS," Richmond Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras wrote in a Monday morning email to the RPS community. "As we approach the end of the school year, please stay extra vigilant with the young people in your life. Keep them close. Every minute with them is so incredibly precious, and they deserve to have thousands upon thousands more in the years ahead."
Police confirmed Bosher was killed early Sunday morning in Richmond at South 2nd Street.
Police responded to reports of gunfire in the 600 block of South 2nd Street, near the James River, at approximately 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, May 11.
Officers discovered a vehicle damaged by gunfire at the scene, but Bosher was not on the scene.
Shortly after, police received a call that Bosher had been dropped off at the hospital suffering from a gunshot wound. He later died from his injuries.
Major Crimes detectives are investigating and asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.
After an outpouring of community support, Bosher's family has created a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses. Click here to donate.
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