RICHMOND, Va. — A 16-year-old boy was killed and three other people were injured Sunday after a shooting in Richmond, Virginia, authorities said.
According to the Richmond Police Department, officers responded to a report of a shooting at about 3:18 p.m. EDT in the 1400 block of Jennie Scher Road in Richmond, WRIC-TV reported.
“Officers arrived and found two adults and two juveniles, down outside the residence,” Richmond Police Department spokesperson Chelsea S. Taylor said during a news conference, according to WTVR.
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The 16-year-old, who lived in Richmond, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to WRIC.
It was unclear what led to the shooting or if there were any suspects, WWBT-TV reported.
The names of the victims have not been released.
According to Taylor, the medical examiner’s office will determine the cause and manner of death, WTVR reported.
An investigation is ongoing.
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