Richmond Police Investigate Shooting and Accident Near VCU Medical Center
RICHMOND, VA – Authorities are investigating a shooting and accident that unfolded near North 11th Street and East Clay Street late Monday night, prompting a significant police response in the heart of the city.
According to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Police, officers arrived on scene to find a crashed vehicle and evidence of gunfire. At least one person was detained, while another individual—who may have been injured in the shooting—remains unaccounted for.
A Developing Investigation
Officials believe that the shooting itself may have occurred at a different location, with the victims or suspects fleeing before the crash took place. Investigators are now working to determine where the original gunfire erupted, how it led to the accident, and whether the individual on the run is in need of medical attention.
Police Issue BOLO for Possible Shooting Victim
Law enforcement has issued a Be On the Lookout (BOLO) alert for the second occupant of the vehicle, who is believed to have suffered a gunshot wound but fled the scene before officers arrived. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the injured individual’s whereabouts to come forward, as medical attention may be critical.
Public Safety Concerns Near VCU Medical Center
The incident occurred near VCU Medical Center, raising concerns for students, hospital staff, and the general public in the area. VCU Police and Richmond Police are working together to piece together the chain of events, using surveillance footage and witness statements to track down the missing suspect or victim.
Authorities are asking anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious to contact police immediately.
As the investigation unfolds, Richmond residents remain on edge, waiting for answers about what led to the shooting and how the individuals involved are connected. More updates are expected as police continue their search for the missing individual and work to piece together this violent and chaotic incident.