15-year-old girl shot, killed in Richmond’s Northside

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A 15-year-old girl is dead after she was shot in Richmond's Northside on Wednesday.

Just before 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, officers with the Richmond Police Department were called to the 1100 block of North 1st Street for the report of a person shot.

When they arrived, they found a 15-year-old girl outside of a residence with a gunshot wound.

She was taken to a local hospital, where she later died.

Police have detained a person who was with the teenage girl at the time of the shooting. She reportedly knew this person.

"Detectives are not looking for other involved individuals at this time," a police spokesperson said.

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However, the spokesperson did not confirm whether or not that person is believed to be a suspect or if they are facing any charges at this time.

No further details are available as of the time of reporting.

This shooting remains under investigation. If you have any information on this incident, you are asked to contact the Richmond Police Department at 804-646-4314.