Woman killed in second South Richmond shooting blocks away, police investigating
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond Police Department is investigating a second deadly shooting on Ruffin Road in South Richmond.
Around 7 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 9, officers were called to the 2400 block of Ruffin Road for a reported shooting.
Man killed in shooting, woman injured, police investigating in South Richmond
Upon their arrival, officers found a woman with a gunshot wound. According to police, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.
The shooting scene was only a couple of blocks away from another deadly shooting earlier this afternoon. Police said it is unknown at this time if the two shootings are related.
(Photo: Tyler Hall, 8News)
(Photo: Tyler Hall, 8News)
(Photo: Tyler Hall, 8News)
Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to contact Major Crimes Detective A. Sleem at 804-814-7123.