Petersburg Police have released a statement saying that they are investigating a shooting that happened on Saturday night.

Police say that the shooting took place on the 700 block of Independence Avenue. The victim was taken by med-flight to VCU Medical Center. The status of their condition is unknown.

Police are asking for anyone with information to contact them

We will update you if we have more details .


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