"We have cancelled a graduation ceremony from another school scheduled later this evening," Stanley said. Graduation ceremonies for three schools were scheduled at Altria Theater on Tuesday, according to the school system's website, CNN reported. An alert sent at 5:15 p.m. by Virginia Commonwealth University says a shooting happened at Monroe Park. About an hour later, the alert page said there was no ongoing threat.

Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney released a statement on Twitter about the situation, CNN reported. "Currently monitoring the situation at Monroe Park. In touch with RPD and RPS. Will make information available as it comes in. Please avoid the area," Stoney's tweet reads.

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