Overview

• At approximately 7:30 p.m. Monday, the Richmond Police Department posted on Facebook that officers were involved in a shooting on the 400 block of 1st Street near Nevin Avenue.
• Police closed surrounding roadways and advised residents to avoid the Iron Triangle neighborhood for several hours.
• Authorities have not provided information on how the shooting unfolded or whether any officers or civilians were injured.
• The department launched an active investigation immediately after posting about the incident.
• The Iron Triangle has a history of high crime rates and previous officer-involved shootings have heightened community concerns over law enforcement transparency.