Woman shot and killed in shooting on I-64 in York County
YORK COUNTY – A woman was killed following a shooting on Interstate 64 in York County on the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 24, according to Virginia State Police (VSP).
Preliminary investigations showed that the victim was driving a 2024 blue Honda sports utility vehicle. After she was shot, her vehicle ran off the roadway and struck a guardrail in the eastbound lanes near the 243-mile marker, which is near Busch Gardens.
The woman was taken to Riverside Regional Medical Center but died from her injuries.
Sgt. Michelle Anaya, public information officer for VSP, said the shooting does not pose any current danger to the public. It is not yet clear if the victim was targeted or if the incident was connected to road rage. Police did not reveal the exact time of the shooting.
“At this stage of the investigation, the incident appears to be isolated, and there is no ongoing threat to the public,” Anaya said.
Virginia State Police are actively collecting information about the shooting. Anyone who saw the Honda sports utility or witnessed interactions between the vehicle and another vehicle is urged to contact State Police at questions@vsp.virginia.gov or (804) 750-8788.
The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) is also investigating the incident. No additional details have been made available.
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