American Military News by Moira Ritter – The Charlotte Observer
The Richmond Police Department is crediting a “hero citizen” for a tip that prevented a mass shooting officials say was set to take place at a Fourth of July celebration in the Virginia capital.
Police in a July 6 press conference said they received a tip July 1 about a plan for a mass shooting at Dogwood Dell’s July 4th event. Police Chief Gerald Smith said the tip led investigators to arrest Julio Alvardo-Dubon, 52, the same day they received the information. Upon arresting Alvardo-Dubon, police said they also seized two assault rifles, a handgun and 223 rounds of ammunition.
Dogwood Dell is an amphitheater with 2,400 seats that is located in Richmond’s Byrd Park…
