At approximately 2:17 p.m., officers responded to a call of armed individuals and shots fired at Westover Hills School in the 1200 block of Jahnke Road.
Officers arrived and determined an altercation had occurred outside the school. During the altercation, a firearm was produced, and shots were fired. An adult female, involved in the altercation with other individuals, suffered an apparent wound and was transported to a local hospital in a personal vehicle. She later succumbed to her injury at the hospital.
After the altercation, the school was immediately locked down. At NO time did this incident involve students, faculty, or staff of this school, and NO students were injured. Detectives have determined the school was not a target.
Once the lockdown was lifted, the school held an orderly dismissal in the parking lot of the Family Dollar, located behind the school at 1208 Westover Hills Boulevard. For questions about the dismissal, call Richmond Public Schools at (804) 780-5002.
Detectives ask anyone with information about this shooting to call 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.
