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Deputies seek to identify suspect in shooting near York Co. middle school

Posted at 6:00 PM, Dec 11, 2020
and last updated 2020-12-15 09:24:18-05

YORK Co., Va. - Deputies with the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office responded to a report of shots fired near a local middle school Friday afternoon.

Officials told News 3 witnesses reported that shots were fired near the basketball court at Tabb Middle School and that they believed someone may have been shot.

A video that was obtained showed one shooter shooting at a person running into the woods near the school buses.

The suspect is described as a black male, 6’ 1”, wearing all black, with small dreadlocks and a do-rag, and black Crocs.

Officials said they're aware that people from other localities who frequently use the basketball court.

No other information is available at this time.

If you have any information about this incident, you are encouraged to call the FB Tip Line at (757) 890-4999 or the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.

Stay with News 3 for updates.