Richmond Mass Shooting – Authorities have released to the public that they were tipped off about a planned “mass shooting” on the Fourth of July in Richmond, which helped them to prevent it from happening. Reports states that the police were able make an arrest and seize multiple firearms thanks to the tip.
Richmond Police Chief Gerald Smith said they will give more details at a press conference planned for 2 p.m. today (Wednesday). Reports from the press conference has not been shared to the public and will be updated as they are being released online.
Reports state that there was another large shooting incident on July 4 in Richmond that left six people shot near an after-hours club in the city. Authorities said that four men and two women were shot, and two of the victims have life-threatening injuries.