A woman was shot outside the Republican Party of Virginia headquarters in Richmond on Thursday, prompting a response from city first responders. The incident took place in front of The Obenshain Center on East Grace Street, where the party's offices are located.
\n\nThe Republican Party of Virginia said the shooting occurred at around 1:45 PM and confirmed that all its staff members were safe. The party added that it had no indication the incident was connected to its operations.
\n\nIn a statement posted on X, the Virginia GOP said:
\n\n“Around 1:45 p.m. today, a woman was shot immediately in front of The Obenshain Center, the offices of the Republican Party of Virginia. City of Richmond first responders were at the scene within minutes. All Republican Party of Virginia staff are safe. The proximity of this event notwithstanding, we have no indication that the shooting was related to the operations of the Republican Party of Virginia.”
\n\nInitial reports indicated a significant police presence in the area following the shooting. A person who arrived at the scene reported seeing blood on the sidewalk.
\n\nRepublican Party of Virginia Chair Jeff Ryer also said that, to the best of his knowledge, the shooting was…
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