Crime & Safetyscore 111·2 metrosupdated 36m ago

Arrest Made in Virginia Union University Homecoming Shooting

Richmond police have arrested 22-year-old Avantae Brooks in connection with a shooting during Virginia Union University's homecoming weekend. Brooks faces charges of attempted murder and firearm use in a felony, having shot himself in the incident.

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