17-year-old girl killed inside Richmond apartment

RICHMOND, Va. — A 17-year-old girl was shot and killed inside a Richmond apartment late Sunday night, according to police.

The shooting happened at The Foundry apartments in the 900 block of Sledd Street in the city’s Northside at about 11:54 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27.

Richmond Police said officers were called to the complex for a report of a domestic-related incident. When they arrived, they were told shots had been fired into an apartment.

Inside the apartment, officers found the 17-year-old girl suffering from a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

One other person was injured during the incident, police said, but their injuries were not caused by gunfire.

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Police have not released the identity of the teen.

A nearby business owner who did not want to be identified told CBS 6 the shooting was “shocking to a degree” and said more police presence could help in the area, while acknowledging officers are needed throughout the city.

Lawson Realty, which oversees the apartment complex, released a statement Monday saying it was “deeply saddened by the loss of life following the shooting overnight at The Foundry.”

“Lawson Realty's immediate concern is for those impacted by last night’s incident and for the safety and well-being of our residents and team members,” the statement said. “We are cooperating with the Richmond Police Department as they investigate and have encouraged our residents to share any information that could be helpful directly with law enforcement.”

The company said it would continue supporting the investigation and keep residents informed as appropriate.

CBS 6 spoke with the victim’s mother Monday, but she was too emotional to comment.

The investigation remains ongoing.

CBS 6 initially reported multiple people were shot in the incident, but Richmond police later confirmed there was only one shooting victim.

Anyone with information is asked to call Major Crimes Detective J. Higgins at (804) 646-7570 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.

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