The seven victims were shot at Monroe Park, across from the Altria Theater on the Virginia Commonwealth University campus, around 5 p.m. on Tuesday. The victims and others were attending a graduation ceremony for Huguenot High School, part of the Richmond Public Schools district, that had commenced at 4 p.m.A 31-year-old victim had life-threatening injuries as of Tuesday night, police said. Four males, ages 14, 32, 55, and 58, have non-life-threatening injuries.
Police also confirmed that a 9-year-old was struck by a car during the incident and was taken to the hospital. The child is expected to survive, Edwards said. "A day that should have been a moment of joy and celebration with friends and family was taken away in seconds, and lives changed forever," Stoney said.
Education Education Latest News, Education Education Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Source: WOKVNews - 🏆 247. / 63 Read more »
Source: abc15 - 🏆 263. / 63 Read more »
Source: ABC7Chicago - 🏆 284. / 63 Read more »
Source: ABC7NY - 🏆 592. / 51 Read more »