Jacob Baldwin Obituary: Midlothian, VA man dies following Saturday assault downtown Richmond; Family to hold vigil ‘to help catch his assailant’

Jacob Baldwin of Midlothian, Virginia died from a fatal brain injury due to an assault in downtown Richmond early Saturday morning.

In an effort to draw media attention to help catch his assailant, family and friends will be holding a vigil on Friday, October 18, 2024, at 11 AM at the 2800 block of West Marshall St (north side).

Details about a memorial service will be shared soon.

Further details concerning the Saturday incident downtown Richmond is yet to be released, as investigation is ongoing.

This is a developing story.

“My friend, I am deeply saddened about the news of your passing. Makes me very angry at how evil the world can be. I pray that justice is served not only for you but for your family. You were truly one of a kind,” a tribute post shared on Facebook said.

Midlothian is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Chesterfield County, Virginia, U.S. Settled as a coal town, Midlothian village experienced suburbanization effects and is now part of the western suburbs of Richmond, Virginia south of the James River in the Greater Richmond Region.