PETERSBURG, Va. — A man was found dead after a shooting in Petersburg on Sunday afternoon, Crime Insider sources told Jon Burkett.
Police were called to the 1300 block of Grant Avenue and were "conducting an investigation," according to a social media post from Petersburg Police around 12:30 p.m.
Crime Insider sources told Burkett that detectives were interviewing witnesses, but that the shooting appeared to be accidental.
Police posted that the scene was clear as of around 6:20 p.m.
@PBurgPolice are in the 1300 block of Grant Avenue conducting an investigation. At this time there is no threat to the public. pic.twitter.com/sEa7BP437j
— Petersburg Police (@PBurgPolice) March 2, 2025
If you have information that could help detectives, call Petersburg Police at 804-732-4222 or Petersburg/Dinwiddie Crime Solvers at 804-861-1212 or text the keyword pdcash followed by the tip and send to 274637.
This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have additional information to share.
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