Woman shot outside Virginia GOP offices in Richmond

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 19:50 · Archive

A woman was shot outside the Republican Party of Virginia's offices in Richmond on Thursday afternoon.

A woman was shot around 1:45 p.m. on Thursday directly outside the building housing the Republican Party of Virginia's offices in Richmond. The party said in a statement that the shooting does not appear to be related to its operations.

The woman had been speaking with two people at a booth outside the building, which was not affiliated with the party. Frank Loehr, chief financial officer for the Republican Party of Virginia, was working inside the office when shots rang out. The woman was brought inside the office bleeding after being shot.

Loehr told reporters the woman was conscious and appeared to have been struck in the shoulder. First responders arrived quickly and took her away. The status of the woman is unclear. Police have not provided further information about the incident.

How it is being reported

• Virginia GOP says shooting outside its offices in Richmond appears unrelated to its operationsA woman has been shot just outside the Republican Party of Virginia's offices in Richmond.Clickorlando · 29 Oct, 18:58
• Virginia GOP says shooting outside its offices in Richmond appears unrelated to its operationsA woman has been shot just outside the Republican Party of Virginia's offices in Richmond.News4Jax · 29 Oct, 18:58

In this story: Republican Party of Virginia · Richmond · Frank Loehr

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