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Richmond Teen CEO Aubrie Greene Dies After Being Shot, Police Seek Tips

Police are treating the shooting as an active homicide investigation and are asking anyone with information to contact detectives.

Overview

  • Aubrie Greene, 17, was found with a gunshot wound after a car crash on July 5 in the 700 block of East 16th Street in South Richmond and died days later from his injuries.
  • Richmond police have made no arrests and asked the public to provide tips to Major Crimes Detective D. Davenport, Crime Stoppers, or the P3 Tips app.
  • Greene launched Breezzy’s Lemonade at age 11 and grew it into a local brand with multiple flavors, merchandise and a mobile trailer after his business expanded in 2022.
  • His mother posted a public tribute on the company’s Instagram and urged witnesses to cooperate with investigators while local businesses and neighbors offered public condolences.
  • Reporting on Greene’s life notes that his experience with autism and mentorship helped shape his focus and entrepreneurship, and his death has raised concerns about youth safety and the future of the business.