The Latest: 3 hurt in Virginia shooting, suspect sought

RICHMOND, Va. – The Latest on a shooting in Virginia that left three people injured early Sunday (all times local):

Richmond police are reportedly seeking a suspect they say shot three people near the Virginia Commonwealth University campus on Sunday.

WTVR-TV reports (http://bit.ly/29XnNL4 ) that two of the victims were transported to VCU Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. WTVR says police do not believe the victims are university students.

The university said on its website that the shooting occurred after a fight at a party at an apartment. At least one suspect is still at large. The Richmond Police Department is heading the investigation and has increased patrols in the area.

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Richmond police are seeking a suspect they say shot three people near the Virginia Commonwealth University campus.

WTVR-TV reports (http://bit.ly/29XnNL4 ) officers found two men and one woman wounded in the 1300 block of West Broad Street about 2:45 am. Sunday.

Two victims were transported to VCU Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.

WTVR says police have not yet identified the victims, but they do not believe they are VCU students.

No motive has been established and police have not released a description of the suspect.

An investigation is ongoing.

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