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Fatal Shooting off of Midlothian Turnpike

The shooting occurred on the 4000 block of Midlothian Turnpike. Two adult females, two teenagers, and one child all with gunshot wounds.

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From RPD:

At 6:31 p.m., Richmond Police responded to the 4000 block of Midlothian Turnpike for a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and located two adult females, two teenagers, and one child suffering from gunshot wounds. The victims were transported to a local hospital, two with non-life threatening injuries, two victims with life-threatening injuries, and one adult female succumbed to her injuries while at the hospital.

Mayor Stoney released this statement last night.

Earlier this evening, five innocent bystanders in our city were shot, one fatally, in a single, senseless act of gun violence. This is a tragedy that no community should have to experience. My heart aches for our families. The investigation is ongoing, and we will continue to monitor the situation. If you know anything, please say something. Call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780–1000.

Update from NBC12

In a press conference on April 28, Richmond Police Chief Gerald Smith announced a three-month-old has now died. The infant and the woman who was shot and killed yesterday were mother and daughter.

The other three victims, a 29-year-old, a 15-year-old and an 11-year-old are in stable condition.

Police say the victims were not the target of the shootings but were bystanders.

Detectives are reviewing multiple cameras around apartments.

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Richard Hayes is the co-founder of RVAHub. When he isn't rounding up neighborhood news, he's likely watching soccer or chasing down the latest and greatest board game.