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1 killed, 1 wounded in separate shootings in South Richmond

Posted at 10:37 PM, Dec 18, 2016
and last updated 2016-12-18 23:48:17-05

RICHMOND, Va. -- Richmond police are investigating after two people were shot in two separate shootings in South Richmond Sunday night.

Dispatchers received back-to-back calls for Bowen Street and Oakland Place just after 8:20 p.m.

When officers arrived at Oakland Place, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to an area hospital with injuries that were called not life-threatening.

However, when officers arrived on Bowen Street, they discovered a man fatally wounded in a car.

As a result, police said they are working a death investigation.

Richmond police have not said if they think the shootings are connected. Additionally, officers have not yet issued any information about a description of the suspect.

Police are asking anyone with any information to call Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.

Stay with WTVR.com and watch CBS 6 News after "Elementary" for updates on this developing story.

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