RICHMOND, Va. — A death investigation is underway after a fatal shooting outside the Richmond sheriff's office, Crime Insider sources tell CBS 6.
Police responded to a shooting in the parking lot in the 1700 Block of Fairfield Way on Monday afternoon.
The victim, who Crime Insider sources say is not a city employee, died of their injuries at the scene.
"Just after 12 noon, a Richmond Police Department officer was walking towards the Richmond Justice Center in the parking lot when he officer heard what sounded like a gunshot," Richmond Police spokesperson James Mercante said. "He went to investigate, and there was an adult male down and unresponsive in the corner of the Justice Center parking lot."
There were other people in the area at the time of the shooting.
"[Detectives] got information from folks who were nearby and of course they will be collecting any video," Mercante said. "There is no suspect in custody at this time. They do have some information to go on."
Anyone with information was asked to call Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.
This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have information to share.
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