A lunchtime fight outside Sylvester Greenwood Academy in Richmond turned even more serious yesterday when someone pulled out a gun and fired at least one shot, police said, briefly sending two downtown campuses into lockdown.
Richmond officers were called just after noon to the 800 block of Chanslor Avenue, where they found a crowd that included both students and adults. Investigators say a suspect produced a firearm during the melee and fired at least one round. The school building was hit and suffered minor damage, but authorities reported no injuries. The shooter took off before officers got there, according to police.
What Police Say
Shortly after 12:05 PM, dispatchers started getting multiple calls about a fight in the 800 block of Chanslor Avenue, followed by reports of gunfire, as reported by CBS News. Responding officers arrived to find what they described as a large fight outside the campus involving both students and adults.
Police say that during the disturbance, a suspect pulled out a gun, fired at least one round, then fled the scene. Investigators are continuing to track down leads and follow up on witness tips.
Where It Happened
Sylvester Greenwood Academy is listed at 831 Chanslor Avenue in downtown Richmond, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. The school sits near a Leadership Public Schools campus, and local school listings confirm the two sites are located close to one another. Leadership's campus profile is available on Public School Review.
Investigation And Next Steps
Richmond police said no arrests had been made in the immediate aftermath of the incident and asked anyone with information to call 510-233-1214. Officers briefly placed both Sylvester Greenwood Academy and the neighboring charter campus on lockdown while they secured and checked the area. Classes reportedly continued after the lockdown was lifted, according to CBS News.
