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Richmond Police investigating shooting that killed one, injured three

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Richmond Police are asking those with knowledge of the circumstances of the shootings in the Southwood neighborhood that killed one and injured three on Sunday to call detectives or the Hispanic Tip Line: (804) 239-4209.

Yesterday at approximately 3:59 a.m., officers were called to the 1700 block of Clarkson Road for the report of a person who had been shot. Officers arrived and located an adult male outside an apartment building, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers also found two adult makes in an apartment who had also suffered apparent gunshot wounds.

All three were transported to a local hospital, where one of the males succumbed to his injury.

Detectives have not yet been able to identify him.

Another adult male with an apparent gunshot wound arrived at a local hospital in a personal vehicle. It has been determined he was injured at the same location on Clarkson Road. The injuries to two of the males are considered life-threatening. The injury to the third male is not considered life-threatening.

Detectives have determined the apartment where the incident occurred is known for hosting after-hours parties. The investigation continues.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Major Crimes Detective A. Sleem at (804) 814-7123, the Hispanic Tip Line (804) 239-4209 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.

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