Richmond police say they are investigating what appears to be a fatal shooting this evening outside Chimborazo Elementary School, 3000 E. Marshall St.
They found a man's body on the blacktop area of a playground at East Marshall and 31st streets after responding to a 7:43 p.m. call that a person was shot, said Richmond Police Capt. Linda Samuel.
An event was being held at the school at the time and counselors assisted those who were attending, police said. Police said the shooting was not connected with the event.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police spokesman Ron Brown said a male was being questioned in the death investigation. The victim’s identity was not released
Police ask anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.
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