Two men hospitalized after double shooting in Petersburg

Petersburg Police are investigating after two men were shot.
Petersburg Police are investigating after two men were shot.(NBC12)
Published: Sep. 16, 2021 at 1:15 AM EDT|Updated: Sep. 16, 2021 at 5:24 AM EDT
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PETERSBURG, Va. (WWBT) - Petersburg Police are investigating a double shooting that sent two men to the hospital.

The shooting happened just before midnight on Wednesday near the intersection of East Wythe Street and Old Wythe Street.

Officers on the scene say one of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries and was flown to Richmond for treatment.

The other victim was treated at a local hospital.

Police are still investigating what led up to the shooting and do not have any suspect information at this point.

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