Police seek suspects who fled scene in gray SUV following fatal shooting of teen.
By Sarah Okafor | The Commonwealth Wire
CHESAPEAKE — A 17-year-old boy died Wednesday night after being shot in Chesapeake, according to the Chesapeake Police Department.
Police responded to reports of a shooting late Wednesday evening, though the department has not released the specific time or location of the incident. The teen was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Authorities said the shooting suspects were last seen leaving the area in a gray SUV. No arrests have been made, and police have not released information about potential motives or whether the victim and suspects knew each other.
The victim’s name has not been released pending notification of family members.
Chesapeake police are actively investigating the homicide and have asked anyone with information to come forward. The department’s Criminal Investigations Division is handling the case.
This marks another violent incident in the South Hampton Roads city, which has a population of approximately 250,000 residents. Chesapeake spans 351 square miles, making it Virginia’s third-largest city by area.
The shooting comes amid ongoing concerns about youth violence across Virginia. According to Virginia State Police data, there were 614 homicides statewide in 2023, with firearms involved in the majority of cases.
Detectives are reviewing any available surveillance footage from the area and interviewing potential witnesses. Police have not indicated whether the shooting was random or targeted.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police said additional details will be released as they become available. Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to contact the Chesapeake Police Department or the Crime Line.
This is a developing story, and The Commonwealth Wire will provide updates as more information becomes available from authorities.
Key Facts
- A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot Wednesday night in Chesapeake
- Suspects fled the scene in a gray SUV and remain at large
- Police have not released the victim’s identity or specific location of the shooting
- The Chesapeake Police Criminal Investigations Division is handling the case
