Crime & Safety
Woman Shot Outside Virginia GOP Headquarters
A woman was shot outside the Virginia GOP's Richmond headquarters on Thursday. The party said it had no indication of a political motive.
RICHMOND, VA — A woman was shot Thursday afternoon outside the Republican Party of Virginia's headquarters in downtown Richmond, according to the state GOP.
The shooting occurred around 1:45 p.m. near the party's offices at 115 E. Grace St. The woman's condition was not immediately available.
The Republican Party of Virginia confirmed the incident in a statement Thursday, saying first responders arrived within minutes.
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The party said it had no indication the shooting was connected to its operations.
Authorities had not publicly identified a suspect or released information about what led to the gunfire as of Thursday afternoon.
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Richmond police also have not issued a public statement confirming additional details about the shooting.
It was not immediately clear whether the woman was an employee, visitor or passerby.
The investigation comes just days before Virginia voters head to the polls for the Nov. 3 general election.
Additional information about the victim, the circumstances of the shooting and any potential arrests was not immediately available.
The Associated Press contributed reporting.
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