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1 killed, 3 hurt after shooting at Richmond apartments known for 'after-hours parties,' police say

SCENE VIDEO: Detectives work deadly quadruple shooting at Southwood Apartments
1 killed, 3 hurt after shooting at Southwood Apartments known for 'after-hours parties,' police say
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RICHMOND, Va. — One man was killed and three others were injured after a shooting early Sunday morning at a Richmond apartment complex police said is known for hosting "after-hours parties."

Richmond Police were called to the 1700 block of Clarkson Road just before 4 a.m. for a report of a shooting, according to online emergency communication logs. That address is the Southwood Apartments.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found a wounded man outside an apartment building, officials said.

Officers also found two men inside an apartment with gunshot wounds, according to police.

The three were transported to an area hospital, where one of the men died of his injuries.

Officers also learned another man with a gunshot wound was driven to an area hospital.

Two of the men's injuries are considered life-threatening, while the third man's is not, according to officers.

SCENE VIDEO: Detectives work deadly quadruple shooting at Southwood Apartments

SCENE VIDEO: Detectives work deadly quadruple shooting at Southwood Apartments

"The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death," police said.

Major Crimes detectives were investigating and processing the crime scene as of 9 a.m.

"The apartment where the incident occurred is known for hosting after-hours parties," police said.

No suspect information nor additional details were available at last check.

Anyone with information about the crime was urged to call Major Crimes Detective A. Sleem at 804-814-7123 or contact Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

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