Police responded to the scene near the school’s Altria Theater.
Multiple injuries have been reported in a shooting that occurred at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond on Tuesday, police said.
There is no ongoing threat following a “shooting incident” at the university’s Monroe Park campus, VCU said in an alert.
Police respond to a shooting incident at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Monroe Park Campus in Richmond, Virginia, June 6, 2023.
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“Multiple injuries reported. There is no immediate threat to the public,” Richmond Police said while urging people to avoid the area.
Multiple police agencies responded to the scene near the Altria Theater, which was scheduled to host several graduation ceremonies for Richmond Public Schools Tuesday.
Police respond to a shooting incident at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Monroe Park Campus in Richmond, Virginia, June 6, 2023.
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A Richmond Public Schools official told ABC News the shooting took place in Monroe Park after the Huguenot High School graduation in the Altria Theater had ended.
Students in graduation gowns could be seen running from the scene amid the police response.
Thomas Jefferson High School’s graduation ceremony scheduled for Tuesday night has been canceled, and all Richmond Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday “out of an abundance of caution,” the school district said.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said state law enforcement are supporting Richmond police in the investigation.
“My administration continues monitoring the terrible shooting in the heart of Richmond tonight,” Youngkin tweeted.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
