Armed suspect near Blandford Academy in Petersburg, police searching
PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) -- Petersburg officers are searching for an armed suspect after shots were fired near Blandford Academy on Tuesday. The afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 5, the Petersburg Bureau of Police is in the Blandford area investigating reports of shots fired near Blandford Academy, which is located at 816 E Bank Street. At 3:29 p.m., police advised that officers are searching for an armed suspect. He is described as a Black male wearing a white shirt and dark pants. The type of weapon he has is unknown at this time. Henrico police identify victim in deadly crash involving moped "If anyone in the area observes the suspect, do not approach," police said. "Contact police by calling 911." No additional information is available as of the time of reporting. This is a developing story, stay with 8News for updates.
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PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) -- Petersburg officers are searching for an armed suspect after shots were fired near Blandford Academy on Tuesday.
The afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 5, the Petersburg Bureau of Police is in the Blandford area investigating reports of shots fired near Blandford Academy, which is located at 816 E Bank Street.
At 3:29 p.m., police advised that officers are searching for an armed suspect. He is described as a Black male wearing a white shirt and dark pants. The type of weapon he has is unknown at this time.
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"If anyone in the area observes the suspect, do not approach," police said. "Contact police by calling 911."
No additional information is available as of the time of reporting.
This is a developing story, stay with 8News for updates.
