Virginia Beach, VA – A 22-year-old man is facing felony charges after a shooting on Village Drive left another man hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds Friday evening.
Police said the shooting happened in the 400 block of Village Drive, where officers found a 27-year-old man suffering from several gunshot injuries.
The victim was taken to a local hospital and is listed in stable condition with non-life-threatening wounds.
Key Points
- A 27-year-old man was shot multiple times Friday evening on Village Drive.
- Police identified and arrested 22-year-old Malik Brown of Virginia Beach as the suspect.
- Brown faces charges including aggravated malicious wounding and use of a firearm in a felony.
Suspect taken into custody without incident
Investigators identified the suspect as Malik Brown shortly after the shooting. Officers located him later that evening and took him into custody without further violence. Police said Brown was charged with aggravated malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and reckless handling of a firearm.
Investigation ongoing
The case remains under investigation by the Virginia Beach Police Detective Bureau. Authorities have not released a motive for the shooting or confirmed whether the victim and suspect knew each other.
Police seeking information
Detectives are urging anyone with details about the shooting to contact the Virginia Beach Police Department at (757) 385-4101 or provide anonymous tips through Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or P3Tips.com.
