Arrest Made After Shots Fired Near VCU Residential Facility
An arrest was made after a man fired a weapon multiple times near a Virginia Commonwealth University residential facility at the intersection of West Broad Street and North Belvidere Street in Richmond. No injuries were reported.
Richmond Petersburg, VA, September 28, 2026 —
RICHMOND, VA – Authorities have made an arrest in connection with an incident involving gunfire near a Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) residential facility. The incident occurred at the intersection of West Broad Street and North Belvidere Street.
According to preliminary reports, a man discharged a weapon multiple times in the vicinity of the VCU housing. Emergency services and law enforcement responded to the scene following the reports of shots fired.
Details regarding the arrest, including the name of the individual taken into custody and any charges filed, were not immediately available. The specific circumstances leading up to the firing of the weapon remain under investigation.
A significant aspect of the incident is that no injuries were reported. This lack of casualties was confirmed by officials in the immediate aftermath of the event.
The VCU Police Department and the Richmond Police Department are reportedly collaborating on the ongoing investigation. Further information is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
The intersection of West Broad Street and North Belvidere Street is located in an area with a notable presence of VCU campus buildings and student housing. The event prompted a swift response from law enforcement to secure the area and address the situation.
Investigators are working to determine the motive behind the shooting and whether the residential facility or individuals associated with VCU were specifically targeted. The police department has not provided a timeline for when additional details might be made public.
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