Suspect Killed, State Trooper Hurt In Virginia Bus Station Shooting

Police and rescue officials mingle with bus patrons outside the Greyhound Bus Station on Thursday, March 31, 2016, in Richmond, Va. Virginia State Police said at least two troopers responding to a shooting at the Ric... Police and rescue officials mingle with bus patrons outside the Greyhound Bus Station on Thursday, March 31, 2016, in Richmond, Va. Virginia State Police said at least two troopers responding to a shooting at the Richmond bus station and civilian have been taken to a hospital. A police spokeswoman says the shooting suspect was in custody. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) MORE LESS
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UPDATE March 31, 2016, 6:00 PM ET: Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller told the AP that while police initially said two troopers were taken to the hospital, only one had been hurt. The wounded trooper’s injuries were life-threatening, she said, contrary to local media reports that the trooper had died.

The suspect in the shooting had been shot dead by two other troopers, according to police. Original story below.

A Virginia State Police trooper is dead and at least six are wounded after a Thursday shooting at Richmond bus station, local media reported.

While there were conflicting reports about the number of people injured, WWBT reported another trooper was also wounded after a suspect opened fired as the officers conducted a security training session.

Citing anonymous sources, the Richmond network reported the shooter was also dead.

Few other details were immediately available.

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  1. Just another day in Donald Trump’s America.

    Are we great again yet?

  2. Ya know, it’s a shame to say, but if something happens predictably every day, it is no longer breaking news.

  3. As opposed to a “passive shooter?” I mean, what’s up with that phrase, anyway?

  4. I think that means it’s still ongoing?

  5. Avatar for grack grack says:

    There is another story in the news today about a 15 year old who killed his 18 year old brother with a shotgun, because he (the 15 year old) was “romantically interested” in his brother’s girlfriend.

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