2 Killed, 7 Wounded in Virginia Entertainment District Shooting

Police say multiple shooters opened fire during an apparent fight in Richmond's Shockoe Bottom area.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Two people were killed and seven others were injured in a shooting early Saturday morning in the Shockoe Bottom entertainment district of Richmond, Virginia. According to police, the incident began with a fight that escalated into gunfire from at least two shooters.

Why it matters

The shooting in the popular nightlife area of Shockoe Bottom has raised concerns about public safety and gun violence in Richmond, a city that has struggled with high rates of violent crime in recent years.

The details

Richmond Police Chief Rick Edwards said officers responded to the scene around 2:45 a.m. and found a man and a woman who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and died at the scene. Another three men and four women were hospitalized with gunshot wounds. Edwards said it appeared a fight had started and "individuals intervened in that fight, and shots were fired." He confirmed there were at least two shooters involved.

  • The incident occurred around 2:45 a.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Rick Edwards

The police chief of Richmond, Virginia, who provided details about the shooting incident.

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What they’re saying

“It seemed like a fight started, individuals intervened in that fight, and shots were fired.”

— Rick Edwards, Police Chief (wlwt.com)

What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the shooting and have not yet announced any arrests.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing challenges Richmond faces in addressing gun violence and public safety concerns, especially in popular entertainment districts where large crowds gather.