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2 teens charged after shooting in Norfolk Dollar Tree parking lot: Police

Man with life-threatening injuries after shooting at Norfolk shopping center
Posted at 11:22 PM, Feb 17, 2024
and last updated 2024-02-20 09:11:20-05

NORFOLK, Va. — Two teens are facing charges following a shooting at a Norfolk shopping center.

On Saturday night, police tape could be seen in the parking lot of the Dollar Tree located at 6101 N. Military Highway. That's right off of Norview Ave., just before you enter the Norfolk International Airport.

Around 8:15 p.m., officers responded to the area after they heard someone was shot.

When police arrived, they found a 19-year-old with gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, and police say he is expected to recover.

Shortly after, another person who had been shot walked into Sentara Leigh Hospital, police said. When officers arrived, they found an 18-year-old man with a gunshot wound.

Detectives learned that the two incidents were related, and they arrested the 18-year-old - Kevon Cooper of Norfolk - in connection to the shooting. Police say they charged him with malicious wounding and use of a firearm.

Police say a 16-year-old boy was also charged in connection to the shooting.

Cooper is being held at the Norfolk Detention Center without bond and the 16-year-old is being held at the Norfolk Detention Center, according to police.

Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or submit a tip through the P3 Tips mobile app.

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