New YORK: Two people were killed and five others wounded after gunfire erupted at a high school graduation ceremony in Richmond, Virginia, on Tuesday afternoon, according to multiple reports. The two victims who lost their lives were a Huguenot High School graduate and the student’s father, police said.
At least 12 others sustained injuries or were being treated for anxiety caused by the panic that took hold of the crowd and resulted in people fleeing, crying and clutching their children.
Two suspects were later arrested in connection with the event, Interim Richmond Police Chief Rick Edwards said at a news conference. Police first responded to the scene at the Altria Theater and nearby Monroe Park on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) shortly after 5 pm (2100 GMT), CBS affiliate WTKR-TV reported. VCU police issued an alert around 5:15 pm about a shooting near Monroe Park, advising people to seek shelter and remain indoors. (DPA)
