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Six injured after Fourth of July shooting in Richmond

Posted at 6:15 AM, Jul 04, 2022
and last updated 2022-07-04 12:14:55-04

RICHMOND, Va. -- Six people were injured in an early-morning shooting on the Fourth of July in the Jackson Ward area.

Richmond Police said they responded to the shooting around 3:30 a.m. after an officer in the area overheard gunshots. It happened on W. Broad Street near the Cyber Cafe — which is an after-hours club.

Four men and two women were shot. Police said two of the victims have life-threatening injuries, while the other four victims are expected to be okay.

There are currently no suspects in custody, but police said there is no threat to the public.

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Six people were shot near an after-hours club in Richmond on July 4, 2022.

Anyone with information about this shooting investigation can call Detective Reyes with Richmond Police at (804) 646-3874 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.

This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can email newstips@wtvr.com to send a tip.

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