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Northside shooting sends man to hospital

Posted at 3:09 PM, Sep 07, 2012
and last updated 2012-09-07 15:09:59-04

Northside shooting sends man to hospital

RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – Richmond police are investigating a shooting Friday afternoon in the city’s Northside.

Richmond police’s Gene Lepley said officers were called  to the 1900 block of Glenlea Avenue, which is near Whitcomb Street, around 10:50 a.m..

Police found a man in the street who has been shot. Police sources told CBS 6 News that the man was shot in the head.

The victim was taken to VCU Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.

If you have information that could help police, call Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.