16-year-old arrested in connection with fatal shooting of another 16-year-old

Jimmy LaRoue
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach Police are investigating a shooting in the Level Green neighborhood of the city Tuesday evening, according to police.

Officers responded to the 1000 block of Bryce Lane at 3:49 p.m. for reports of a shooting.

The shooting happened in the area around Level Green Boulevard, Commonwealth Place, Commonwealth Drive and Bryce Lane, according to police.

Officers arrived to the scene and found a 16-year-old male dead at the scene.

An investigation led to the arrest of another 16-year-old male from Virginia Beach. The suspect was charged with first degree murder and use of a firearm in commission of a felony.

“A 16-year-old losing their life to another 16-year-old with a gun; we cannot accept this as the normal for our community, but unfortunately, this is the reality,” Police Chief Paul Neudigate said. “The abundance of unsecured firearms in homes and unlocked vehicles allows easy access to those who should not possess them. I urge parents and guardians to actively check their children’s rooms and belongings for firearms, and if found, surrender them to the appropriate authorities. Please help us be proactive in saving lives.”

WAVY News 10 sent a crew to the scene around 6 p.m. Tuesday. Video shows police tape surrounding an area near an intersection and several police officers in the road.

Check with WAVY.com for updates.

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