RICHMOND, Va. — Three individuals, including a teenage boy, are recovering in the hospital after a shooting occurred late Wednesday night in Richmond’s Northside.
According to the Richmond Police Department, officers were called to the scene at 1224 E. Brookland Park Blvd. around 9:30 p.m. on April 23. Upon arrival, officers discovered three victims—a man, a woman, and a teenage boy—who had sustained gunshot wounds.
The identities of the victims have not been released, but authorities confirmed that all three were transported to the hospital with injuries. The condition of the victims has not been disclosed at this time, and police have not provided any information about the extent of their injuries.
In a statement to the media, a police spokesperson confirmed that investigators are working to identify a suspect in the case. However, no further details regarding the suspect or a possible motive have been shared.
This incident marks the 10th shooting involving a juvenile in Richmond so far this year, raising concerns about the ongoing violence affecting the city’s youth. As authorities continue to investigate, residents are left to wonder what steps will be taken to address the troubling rise in gun violence, particularly involving minors.
Police have urged anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and assist with the investigation.
The Richmond Police Department is continuing to gather evidence and follow leads in hopes of making an arrest in connection with this latest incident.
