VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Virginia Beach Police Department officers responded to a shooting report on Bryce Lane on Monday. They discovered a deceased 16-year-old male at the scene and subsequently arrested another 16-year-old male.
The suspect faces charges including First Degree Murder and Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony.
Police Chief Paul Neudigate expressed concerns about the prevalence of unsecured firearms in homes, leading to tragic incidents like this fatal shooting.
Neudigate urged parents to thoroughly check their children’s rooms for firearms and surrender any found to the authorities to prevent further tragedies. Anyone with information about the incident can contact the VBPD Detective Bureau or provide tips anonymously through Crime Solvers.