Henrico Police: Juvenile male shot behind shopping center, juvenile suspect in custody

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Henrico County authorities are responding to a shooting this afternoon at the Ridge Shopping Center.

Henrico Police tweeted that the shooting was near the 1500 block of N. Parham Road. Officers were called to the area shortly at 2:41 p.m.

When officers arrived at the scene HPD said they found an injured juvenile male. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment. He is expected to be okay.

A juvenile suspect was detained in relation to the shooting. Police provided an update around 10:45 p.m. that the juvenile suspect has been taken to the Henrico Sheriff’s Office and is facing charges. According to HCPD, police have sought petitions for malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and underage possession of a firearm.

Anyone with details can call Crime Stoppers 780-1000.

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