/cloudfront-eu-central-1.images.arcpublishing.com/diarioas/FVMVLLY2E5OLLJ2QVFE6GZ4U6Y.jpg "Richmond, Virginia Police Reveal They Foiled a Planned 4th of July Shooting")
the wave of violence It doesn’t stop in the United States.
Two days after a parade on July 4 – Independence Day – ended in a fatal shooting in Highland Park, in Chicago, Illinois, Police in Richmond, Virginia, announced through a press conference held on Wednesday, July 6, that a shooting planned for July 4 was foiled.
As reported by the authorities, a tip was received through a call from a “hero” who overheard a conversation between two men planning an attack on another popular Independence Day celebration in the city.
The complaint of this citizen led to the arrest of two men, one of them Latino, as well as the seizure of various weapons:
“It was the report of a hero, of someone who did the right thing, and multiple lives were saved thanks to that person. One call saved the lives of countless people. The basic message is: Si bien something, reporter”, Richmond Police Chief Gerald Smith said.
Authorities launched a joint investigation with the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI. Two men, neither US citizens, were arrested on charges of “aliens in unauthorized possession of firearms.” Currently being evaluated Additional charges.
Also, it has been reported that Authorities managed to seize two assault rifles, a pistol and hundreds of pieces of ammunition from the men’s home. noting that “all the material was in sight”.
