A map shows the location of a shooting outside the Republican Party headquarters in Virginia. Authorities have not confirmed whether the shooting was politically motivated.
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A woman was shot directly outside the Republican Party of Virginia’s headquarters in Richmond on Thursday afternoon, just days before Election Day, according to the state GOP.
The shooting occurred around 1:45 p.m. in front of the Obenshain Center, located in the 100 block of East Grace Street in downtown Richmond, according to local outlet WTVR.
In a post on X, the Virginia GOP said Richmond first responders arrived within minutes and confirmed that all party staff members were safe.
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Law enforcement officials stand near The Obenshain Center after a woman was shot in front of the building, Thursday, in Richmond, Va. (Mike Kropf/Richmond Times-Dispatch via Getty Images)
“Around 1:45 p.m. today, a woman was shot immediately in front of The Obenshain Center, the offices of the Republican Party of Virginia. City of Richmond first responders were at the scene within minutes. All Republican Party of Virginia staff are safe,” the post read.
The party also said it had no indication that the shooting was connected to its operations.
“The proximity of this event notwithstanding, we have no indication that the shooting was related to the operations of the Republican Party of Virginia,” the X post continued.
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A Richmond Police vehicle is parked in front of The Obenshain Center after a woman was shot in front of the building, Thursday, in Richmond, Va. (Mike Kropf/Richmond Times-Dispatch via Getty Images)
The shooting comes less than a week before the Nov. 3 midterm elections, as voters prepare to head to the polls in Virginia and across the country.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting, including what led to the gunfire and the woman’s condition, were not immediately clear.
The Richmond Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
This is a developing story; check back later for updates.
