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Police searching for 'armed' suspect in Petersburg shooting

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PETERSBURG, Va. -- Petersburg Police responded to a shooting Tuesday night and said the suspect is still at large.

The shooting happened in the 1600 block of Montpelier Street, according to a tweet from police.

Police said the suspect is a man in his 20s around 5-foot-10-inches tall and has dreads with blonde tips.

"Subject is armed and should not be approached," said police. "Call 911 if seen."

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