Woman injured after gunfire erupts between vehicles in chesapeake
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Woman injured after gunfire erupts between vehicles in Chesapeake

February 15, 2026
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CHESAPEAKE, VA – Police are investigating a daytime shooting that left a woman injured after gunfire erupted between two vehicles Sunday afternoon near one of the city’s busiest intersections.

According to the Chesapeake Police Department, officers responded around 2:20 p.m. to Battlefield Boulevard and Volvo Parkway for reports of an injured person. Preliminary findings indicate that two men in one vehicle opened fire on a yellow Jeep at an unknown location within city limits, striking one of the occupants.

The Jeep came to a stop at the intersection, where responding officers and emergency medical crews provided immediate aid. The victim, an adult woman, was transported to a local hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.

Police seek information from witnesses

Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting and have not yet released suspect descriptions. The roadway remained partially blocked Sunday afternoon as evidence technicians processed the scene.

  • Woman injured after suspects fired into her vehicle
  • Yellow Jeep stopped at Battlefield Blvd. and Volvo Parkway
  • Police ask public for tips as investigation continues

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Chesapeake Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP, submit a tip at P3TIPS.COM, or use the P3TIPS smartphone app. All tips are anonymous and could qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,500.

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