According to the police, a shooting incident occurred in Richmond, Virginia, just moments after a high school graduation ceremony.

The incident was a result of a long-standing dispute between a gunman and an 18-year-old graduate, as stated on Wednesday.

The gunfire claimed the lives of Shawn Jackson, the 18-year-old graduate, and his father, Lorenzo Smith, aged 36, the Associated Press reported.

The tragic event unfolded outside the Altria Theater, located in the state capital, causing panic among the attendees.

As people fled, five individuals were wounded by gunfire, while at least 12 others sustained injuries or sought treatment for anxiety caused by the chaotic situation.

Richmond Interim Police Chief Rick Edwards revealed that the suspected shooter, identified as Amari Pollard, 19, had a known connection to Jackson and had been involved in a year-long dispute with him.

The specific details regarding the nature of their disagreement are still under investigation.

During a news conference on Wednesday, Chief Edwards emphasized that the shooting was specifically targeted at one individual, emphasizing the information known at the present time.

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