Multiple people have been shot in two separate incidents at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, according to Virginia Beach Police.
Just before 11:30 p.m. on Friday Officers patrolling the 1900 block of Atlantic Avenue heard multiple gunshots. When they were in the area of 17th Street and 22nd Street they located several gunshot wound victims.
Police have confirmed that eight gunshot wound victims were hospitalized as a result of the shooting. One adult female victim died from her injuries on the scene.
According to a spokesperson with Sentara, eight victims are being treated at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. Of those eight, six were transported by ambulance and two walked in on their own.
According to Police Chief Paul Neudigate, a police officer was hit by a car and taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
With regard to the shooting, police say there is no suspect information available at this time.
A police officer shot a suspect relating to the above incident, and the shooting is being investigated concurrently, a spokesperson with the police department confirmed.
According to Virginia Beach Police, the male suspect involved died from his gunshot wounds at the scene.
8 victims in a single shooting incident? The tourist season is just starting. Ocean City visitors better keep their heads down!
until they pass their gun laws we will see this this twice a week. Democrats at their finest
Virginia Beach is a well known spring break venue for Amish and Swedish teens.
They must not have any suspects yet as there are not any photographs of anyone anywhere. Maybe they are still on the loose and heading towards Ocean City.