RICHMOND, Va. -- A 14-year-old is facing life-threatening injuries following a shooting in South Richmond on Monday night, Crime Insider sources told Jon Burkett.
The shooting happened in the 4100 Block of Kinsely Avenue, according to Richmond Police.
Sources said there was a fight and then the 14-year-old was shot in the chest while riding a bike. A family member drove the teenager to the hospital to be treated for life-threatening injuries.
The tragic shooting is something that Richmond Councilman Mike Jones said is unacceptable.
"Teenagers deserve the right and should be out riding bikes and having fun, playing ball, not dodging bullets. This is my second teen in three or four days. You know, if we have enough evidence to say, you know you're the one with the gun, and we have that, you shouldn't be out on the street by the time the ink dries on the report. That shouldn't happen. We've got to seek better in the General Assembly. I've talked to the Commonwealth Attorney and she's frustrated too," Jones said.
Jones went to the hospital to check on the injured teen on Monday night.
Richmond Police said that significant evidence was collected at the scene of the shooting, and they are working on a few leads at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to call Major Crimes or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. Both Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.
This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can email newstips@wtvr.com to send a tip.
