Location: 5700 block of Schoolhouse Road, Virginia Beach VA
Time: November 2, 2025, at approximately 6:18 p.m.
An accidental shooting on Schoolhouse Road has led to the arrest of a 16-year-old male in Virginia Beach.
Officers from the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) responded to a report of a person shot in the 5700 block of Schoolhouse Road on the evening of November 2. Upon arrival, they found a 16-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is currently in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.
According to the VBPD, their investigation revealed that the shooting was accidental. The suspected shooter, also 16 years old, was arrested and now faces multiple charges, including:
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Reckless Handling of a Firearm
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Discharging a Firearm in a Building
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Possession of a Firearm by a Minor
The case remains under active investigation by the VBPD Detective Bureau. Authorities are encouraging anyone with information to contact the department at (757) 385-4101.