RICHMOND, Va. — One woman has died and two other women were injured in a shooting in the city's Southside early Thursday morning.
Richmond Police said they were called to the 2200 block of Halifax Avenue around 2:20 a.m. after gunshots were heard in the Oak Grove area near a neighborhood playground.
Officers found three women who had been shot when they got to the scene. One was pronounced dead, and the two others had injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
Police said one woman was taken to a local hospital to be treated, but the other woman refused treatment.
CBS 6 cameras on the scene captured a large crowd after the shooting, as well as more altercations erupting after officers arrived. CBS 6 also witnessed one woman being arrested at the scene, but it is unclear her relation to the shooting incident.
There is no suspect information or any other details surrounding the shooting at this time.
Family members at the scene identified the victim who died as 26-year-old Kwanasia Clark.
Clark's older sister said she was a loyal and devoted mom, friend and sister. She was a comforting spirit and helped those in need.
She had two daughters and one son, all under the age of eight years old.
Clark worked in customer service and security at group homes.
Family members tell CBS 6 that Clark was defending another man, who was a friend, during an altercation when she was fatally shot.
Tragedy has taken a toll on this family as they just lost their grandmother and the father of Clark's older children was also killed by gun violence.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective M. Godwin at (804) 646-5533 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.
