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Death investigation underway in Richmond neighborhood

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RICHMOND, Va. β€” One person is dead and police are investigating a shooting on Bethel Street Monday morning in Richmond.

A CBS 6 crew confirmed a deceased individual at Deforrest Street and Bethel Street in the Whitcomb Court community.

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Richmond police are investigating a shooting, Feb. 16

Crime Insider sources told Jon Burkett the deceased is a male who'd been shot.

Richmond police have not yet released information about the situation or if they're looking for suspects at this time.

Police were called to the scene at about 6:30 a.m. on Monday.

This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have additional information to share.

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