Officers were called to the 100 block of Perry Street just before 11:15 p.m. Saturday. That address is near the Artist Space Lofts, which is described as a 226-unit apartment community just south of the city's historic Old Towne.
No additional information about the victim was available at last check.
"Detectives are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and are asking for the publics assistance," police said. "Community cooperation remains a critical component in solving violent crimes and helping bring justice to victims and their families."
Anyone who saw or heard anything is asked to contact Petersburg/Dinwiddie Crime Solvers at 804-861-1212 or submit a tip through the P3Tips app. Crime Solvers offers a reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
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