Man critically injured in chesapeake shooting; suspect detained
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Man critically injured in Chesapeake shooting; suspect detained

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April 13, 2025
A Chesapeake man is hospitalized with critical injuries as police continue to investigate a shooting in a residential neighborhood.

CHESAPEAKE, VA — Chesapeake Police are investigating a shooting that left one man with life-threatening injuries Sunday afternoon in a residential neighborhood off Angler Lane.

Shooting reported on Angler Lane

Officers were dispatched around 2:13 p.m. Sunday to the 2300 block of Angler Lane following reports of a male being shot. Upon arrival, they located an adult male suffering from injuries described as life-threatening.

The victim was immediately transported to a hospital for emergency medical treatment. His identity and current condition have not been disclosed.

Suspect detained at the scene

Chesapeake Police confirmed that the suspected shooter has been detained. Authorities have not released details on what led to the shooting or whether the individuals involved knew each other.

The department has not reported any ongoing threat to the public.

As the investigation remains active, police are encouraging anyone with information about the case to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously through the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP, online at P3TIPS.COM, or via the P3TIPS app.

Tipsters may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,500 if their information leads to an arrest or the recovery of evidence.

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