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17-year-old charged in double shooting in Norfolk Christmas Eve

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NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Police say a 17-year-old is facing multiple charges a day after two teens were shot on Johnson Ave. near the Huntersville Community Center.

As of December 25, police had not identified the 17-year-old suspect.

Police said they are charged with malicious wounding, possession of a firearm by a juvenile, use of a firearm, and shooting in the commission of a felony.

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A news release from police also does not identify the teen as one of the two people shot but does say a 17 and 18-year-old were shot. The release goes on to say both victims were taken to the hospital and "Once [the 17-year-old] is released from the hospital, he will be held in Norfolk Detention Center."

News 3 has reached out to police to clarify if the 17-year-old charged is also the 17-year-old shot.

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As News 3 has reported, Norfolk police responded to Johnson Ave. near the Huntersville Community Center a little after 5 p.m. Christmas Eve for a report of a shooting.

As of December 25, the shooting remained under investigation.