Richmond Police are currently investigating two shooting incidents which took place in Richmond today. The calls came in just after noon, reporting a shooting in one location and shortly after another shooting at another location.
The incident is believed to have began as a road rage incident on the Eastern Bypass near Richmond Mall. Things escalated between the parties and the first call came in just after noon of a shooting on Jason Drive. Moments later another shooting victim was reported and discovered on Lowell Drive in Richmond. Richmond Police say they believe both instances are related to the road rage matter. They say this is an active investigation and their collision reconstruction units are mapping the crime scenes and interviewing witnesses.
Both parties sustained gunshot wounds, and were taken to an area medical centers for treatment. Their conditions are unknown at this time, but the injuries are believed to be non-life threatening. The identities are also being withheld until police establish the relationship between the two involved.
WBON-TV9 is following this investigation and expects to have more details on this story soon.
