1:45 p.m. update:

Petersburg Police Department announced on Sunday afternoon that they are investigating after one person died from a shooting.

The scene is in the 1900 block of Boydton Plank Road. Police officers say that that it is still active as of 1:40 p.m. and they are asking people to avoid the area.

They are also asking for anyone with information about the shooting to call them at (804) 732-4222. You can also submit information through the P3 tip system.

We will continue to update this post when we have more information.


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