7 people have been shot after high school graduation ceremony, life-threatening injuries reported

Jun 6, 2023

7 people have been shot after high school graduation ceremony, life-threatening injuries reported

Jun 6, 2023

According to a report from Fox News, Multiple people were injured in a shooting Tuesday near Virginia Commonwealth University following a high school graduation ceremony.

VCU police said the shooting occurred around 5:13 p.m. in the area of Monroe Park, near the campus’ Altria Theater after a graduation ceremony for Huguenot High School.

Richmond police said seven people were injured, including three with life-threatening injuries. Four other people were treated for injuries other than gunshot wounds.


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Police said two suspects are in custody. No further details were given about the victims’ ages or the identity of the suspects. Richmond Public Schools said Thomas Jefferson High School canceled a planned graduation ceremony planned for Tuesday evening. The ceremony will be rescheduled.

Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney called the shooting “traumatic” for everyone, especially the youth involved. “Is nothing sacred any longer? We’re going to do everything we can to bring the individuals who are involved in this to justice. Not just for the families involved, but also the city,” Stoney said.

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