RICHMOND, Va. -- Richmond police are investigating after a man was shot near VCU's main campus early Sunday morning.
VCU issued a campus-wide alert just before 12:45 a.m. stating there were reports of a shooting in the 100 block of South Cherry Street.
"Go/Stay indoors. Avoid area. Police on scene," the alert stated.
VCU Police said a fight broke out at a party at home "that culminated in gunfire" just after 12:30 a.m.
Richmond police said officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was taken to an area hospital with injures that were described as not life-threatening.
Police are searching for a suspect described as a black male about 5 feet 11 inches tall with dreadlocks. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans.
As a result of the incident, officials said Richmond and VCU Police are stepping up patrols.
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