(CNN)A single phone call saves countless lives and celebrates July 4th in Richmond, Virginia. In, there is no longer a possibility of a shooting incident, the police chief and the mayor said on Wednesday.
Mayor of Richmond Levar Stoney will speak at a press conference on July 6, 2022. ..
On the same day as Chip, police went to a residence in 1000 blocks on Columbia Avenue, where they found weapons and ammunition. Police found a total of two assault rifles, one pistol, and 223 ammunition at home, Smith said.
A man was arrested on Friday and police monitored a second person arrested on Tuesday, the chief said. Both suspects were charged with being non-citizens in possession of firearms.
"They were actually planning to celebrate Independence Day on July 4," Smith said. "We know what their intentions are, but we don't have their motivation. We know they lived in the same place."
Both men were not detained in Richmond City Prison, Smith said.
"Our officers quietly investigated and worked with law enforcement partners and the community to stop what might have been a terrible day for the city of Richmond," said Lever. Mayor Stoney said. "No community is immune because we live in the age of mass shootings, the times, and all over our country."
The US Department of Land Security and the FBI are also involved in the investigation. Yes, Mr Smith said. Police did not elaborate further on the plans for the shootings, but reiterated the importance of the cutting edge.
"I don't know how many lives this heroic citizen saved in a single phone call," Smith said. "Public security is the responsibility of all of us. A single phone call saved many lives on July 4."
