Two people were killed and seven others wounded in a shooting that erupted early Saturday morning in the Shockoe Bottom area of Richmond, according to police. Officers responded to reports of gunfire shortly after bars and clubs began closing, finding multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds across several blocks.
Emergency crews transported the injured to nearby hospitals, where several remain in critical condition. Authorities confirmed that two victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators believe the violence may have followed a disturbance or confrontation, though the exact circumstances leading up to the shooting have not yet been disclosed.
Police quickly secured the entertainment district, urging residents and visitors to avoid the area while detectives collected evidence and interviewed witnesses. Officials say multiple shell casings were recovered, suggesting more than one weapon may have been involved.
No arrests have been announced, and investigators are reviewing surveillance footage from surrounding businesses as they work to identify those responsible. Authorities are asking anyone who was in the area at the time — particularly those with cellphone video — to come forward as the investigation continues.
