Crime
Heavy police presence on Plank Road in Fredericksburg after reports of shooting
A shooting has been reported at a gas station on Plank Road in Fredericksburg, Virginia, directly in front of the mall.
The incident has prompted a large response, with multiple law enforcement units from both Spotsylvania County and Fredericksburg City Police on the scene.
A reliable source reported that an individual who went to Spotsylvania Mall to meet someone in the parking lot for a heroin transaction witnessed Fredericksburg police shooting someone nearby.
Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area if possible.
The affected gas station is located near the Burger King by Interstate 95, close to a highly trafficked part of the city.
Local residents and commuters are advised to use alternative routes and exercise caution in the vicinity.
Authorities are currently investigating a double homicide at the Brighton Community Center, located at 3810 7th Avenue in Bessemer, Alabama.
Multiple law enforcement agencies have responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.
Details surrounding the incident remain limited at this time, and authorities have not yet released information about the victims or any potential suspects.
Investigators are working diligently to gather evidence and interview witnesses to determine the circumstances leading to the tragic event.
Residents in the area are urged to remain cautious and report any information that may assist law enforcement in their investigation.
Anyone with details about the incident is encouraged to contact the Bessemer Police Department or submit a tip anonymously through local crime-stopper programs.