CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A man is facing charges after another man was reportedly shot and killed near South Military Highway early Thursday morning, according to Chesapeake police.
Around 2:09 a.m., police responded to the 2900 Block of South Military Highway after reports of gunshots in the area. Once officers arrived, a man was found suffering from a gunshot wound, according to police. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have since identified him as Yhuri Vashon Brinkley, 30, of Norfolk.
On Sept. 23, police arrested Desmond Junior Elliott in connection with the homicide. He's charged with first-degree murder, two counts of use of a firearm in commission of a felony (first offense), and robbery.
Video taken by News 3 shows police cars gathered near Kings Hookah & Restaurant shortly after the incident.
This incident remains under investigation.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
