Woman Shot Outside Virginia GOP Headquarters Days Before Election
The Virginia GOP confirmed the shooting occurred near their Richmond headquarters and stated that no staff members were harmed, adding they have no indication of a political motive.
A woman was shot on Thursday afternoon directly outside the Republican Party of Virginia's headquarters in Richmond, according to the state GOP. The incident occurred around 1:45 p.m. in front of the Obenshain Center, located on East Grace Street.
First responders arrived at the scene within minutes. The Virginia GOP confirmed in a social media post that all party staff members were safe.
The party also stated that despite the proximity of the shooting to their offices, they have no indication that it was related to the operations of the Republican Party of Virginia.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the victim's condition and the events leading up to the gunfire, were not immediately clear. The Richmond Police Department has not yet released further details.
The shooting occurred less than a week before the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
