Richmond, Va. (Newsradiowrva.com) - 9PM UPDATE: Richmond Police now say two people, an 18-year old and a 36-year old, have died following Tuesday afternoon's shooting outside the Huguenot High School graduation at the Altria Theater. Police have a 19-year old in custody.
Acting Richmond Police Chief Rick Edwards says the 18-year old was at the Altria Theater for graduation. The 19-year old is expected to be charged with second degree murder. Edwards says "this should have been a safe space." It is believed the suspect knew one of the victims.
Richmond Public Schools are closed on Wednesday because of the shooting. Police and city officials expect to release more information then. Thomas Jefferson High School's graduation, which was supposed to take place Tuesday night, was postponed. All other graduations have been postponed until next week.
Huguenot High School ShootingDavid Lefkowitz, WRVA
ORIGINAL: Richmond Police say seven people have been shot, three with life-threatening injuries, outside of Huguenot High School's graduation. Richmond Public Schools have cancelled all classes for tomorrow.
The graduation was taking place at the Altria Theater, right on the VCU campus. Thomas Jefferson High School was supposed to graduate this evening and it has been postponed. Freeman High School, in Henrico, is graduating at the VCU Seigel Center and warned attendees that there may be traffic delays.
An additional update is expected at nine pm.
