Va. State Trooper shot in Greyhound bus terminal in Richmond

The Virginia State Police remains on scene of a shooting at a City of Richmond bus terminal Thursday afternoon (March 31, 2016).

At approximately 2:45 p.m., Thursday, a Virginia State Police encountered a male subject just inside the entrance of the Greyhound Bus Station at 2910 North Boulevard. As the trooper began talking to the male, the subject pulled out a firearm and shot the trooper. Two Virginia State Police troopers nearby returned fire.

The trooper was transported by ambulance to VCU Medical Center for treatment of life-threatening injuries. Two civilians were also transported from the scene by ambulance to VCU Medical Center for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

The shooting suspect was transported to VCU Medical Center where he died later Thursday afternoon.

No other law enforcement or civilians were injured in the incident.

The shooting remains under investigation at this time.

The City of Richmond Police Department, FBI, US Marshals Service, ATF, Henrico County Police, and US Department of Homeland Security responded to the scene to assist.

The City of Richmond and GRTC bus service have helped arrange for other Greyhound passengers to continue on their travels.