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Norfolk Virginia - Two juveniles charged in connection with shooting on Bank Street 29 December 2023 ( news )
Norfolk , state Virginia ( By Press Release office)
Dec 29,2023
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NORFOLK , Va . ( NPD ) – Detectives have charged two juvenile males following a shooting Thursday night that left another juvenile injured .
On December 28 , 2023 , around 10:40 p . m . , Norfolk Police were flagged down by the driver of an HRT Light Rail train in the 100 block of Bank Street . The responding Officers found a 14 - year - old male on the Light Rail train suffering from a non - life - threatening gunshot wound . The 14 - year - old was taken to the hospital for treatment and is expected to recover .
As a result of the investigation , a 16 - year - old male and a 14 - year - old male , were both charged with malicious wounding , use of firearm , and possession of a firearm by a juvenile .
"This unfortunate incident was the result of two groups of juveniles that do not get along spotting one another at the Light Rail stop in Downtown Norfolk . Fortunately , however , Norfolk Police Officers were nearby and swiftly responded to the scene which ensured that the victim received the necessary medical assistance to sustain his injuries , and all others on the train were out of harm ' s way , said Chief Mark Talbot . This rapid response by the Officers not only aided the victim tremendously but is what led to an arrest taking place less than an hour after the incident occurred . "
The two juveniles were taken into custody by police
around 11:15 p . m .
in the 500 block of Tidewater Drive and are currently being held at the Norfolk Detention Center .
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