Toddler boy killed in 'random' shooting in Virginia

Authorities in Virginia's capital city are investigating a shooting that left a 3-year-old boy dead.  

Richmond Police say officers were called to a location on Southlawn Avenue shortly after 4 p.m. Saturday in response to reports of random gunfire and a person being shot.  

Police say officers found a boy with an apparent gunshot wound. He died at a local hospital.  

Detectives are continuing their investigation.

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