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Teen arrested after 2 people shot on Wilson Street in Suffolk

Police said both a man and a boy were shot, and they suffered minor injuries.

SUFFOLK, Va. — Suffolk police said a 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left two people hurt last month.

The shooting happened shortly before 6:30 p.m. December 28, in the 400 block of Wilson Street. When police arrived, they found a man and a boy who had both been shot.

They were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries. Their identities have not been released. 

On January 11, police announced that a teenager was in custody and charged with:

  • Shooting from Occupied Vehicle
  • Shooting into Occupied Dwelling
  • Possession of Firearm by Juvenile
  • Use or Display of Firearm in Commission of Felony
  • Reckless Handling of Firearm
  • Destruction of Property
  • Discharge Firearm in Public Place
  • Shooting In/Across Road or In Street.

The suspect will be transferred to Chesapeake Juvenile Services.

The shooting remains under investigation. If you have any information that may help detectives, contact the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. Callers whose tip leads to an arrest could be rewarded up to $1,000.

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