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Tipster cited drug gang tie in possible July 4 Virginia plot

This image provided by the Richmond Va., police department shows weapons and ammunition seized in connection with an investigation related to a planned mass shooting on July 4th in Richmond, Va. Police said that they thwarted a planned July 4 mass shooting after receiving a tip that led to arrests and the seizure of multiple guns — an announcement that came just two days after a deadly mass shooting on the holiday in a Chicago suburb. (Richmond Police Department via AP) This image provided by the Richmond Va., police department shows Julio Alvardo-Dubon, 52, of Richmond, who was arrested in connection with an investigation related to a planned mass shooting on July 4th in Richmond, Va. Police said that they thwarted a planned July 4 mass shooting after receiving a tip that led to arrests and the seizure of multiple guns — an announcement that came just two days after a deadly mass shooting on the holiday in a Chicago suburb. (Richmond Police Department via AP) This image provided by the Richmond Va., police department shows J Rolman A. Balacarcel, 38, of Richmond, who was arrested in connection with an investigation related to a planned mass shooting on July 4th in Richmond, Va. Police said that they thwarted a planned July 4 mass shooting after receiving a tip that led to arrests and the seizure of multiple guns — an announcement that came just two days after a deadly mass shooting on the holiday in a Chicago suburb. (Richmond Police Department via AP) Richmond Police Chief Gerald M Smith gestures during a press conference at Richmond Virginia Police headquarters, Wednesday July 6, 2022, in Richmond, Va. Police said Wednesday that they thwarted a planned July 4 mass shooting after receiving a tip that led to arrests and the seizure of multiple guns — an announcement that came just two days after a deadly mass shooting on the holiday in a Chicago suburb.. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Tipster cited drug gang tie in possible July 4 Virginia plot