Two people were reportedly in custody following the incident near the Altria Theater in Monroe Park around 5:15 p.m., ABC News reports.
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney during a press conference called the event tragic and traumatic for the children involved.
"Is nothing sacred any longer?" the mayor asked.
Few details around the shooting were known as of 8:20 p.m.
Several people took to Twitter to express outrage.
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