RICHMOND, Va. – Richmond police are investigating two shootings Wednesday night, one of which left one man fighting for his life.
The first shooting happened on Richmond’s Northside around 6:45 p.m.
Officers responded to the Newman Village Apartments in the 4000 block of Old Brook Road for a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, Crime Insider sources say.
Those sources say the 27-year-old male victim was transported to the hospital with life-threatening-injuries.
Police say the victim was sitting on the porch when he was shot. There is no word on a suspect or motive at this time.
Wednesday's shooting is located on the same block where a quadruple shooting took place last June, killing an Armstrong High School student.
Richmond police are also investigating a second shooting in the Whitcomb Court neighborhood in the city's East End.
Police responded to the 2300 block of Ambrose Street at 8:24 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers found a victim with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police have not released any suspect information at this time. Investigators do not believe the shootings are connected.
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