May
16, 2016
The
Richmond Police Department is investigating an aggravated assault shooting that
occurred early Saturday morning near the 17th Street Farmers Market
and asking the community for its help.
“Hundreds
of people were leaving clubs in Shockoe Bottom when a fight broke out near the
farmers market and shots were fired. One of those shots struck an innocent
bystander.” said Detective Sergeant Richard Edwards with the Major Crimes
Unit. “We’re asking anyone who saw or heard anything or may have captured
this incident on video to contact us as their information could help us solve
this case.”
At approximately 2:10 a.m., officers responded to
the 1700 block of East Main Street in reference to a shooting. When they
arrived, they located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
He was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, but he is in
stable condition.
Detectives believe the shooting stemmed from an
altercation in the parking area of the farmers market. However, the victim was
not involved in the fight.
Anyone
with additional information about this incident can call Major Crimes
Detective Kevin Hughes at (804) 646-3917 or contact Crime
Stoppers at 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com.
