VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A 15-year-old girl was killed and an 18-year-old man is in critical condition after a shooting just outside the Mt. Trashmore Summer Carnival in Virginia Beach Saturday night, according to police.
A fight that began at the carnival was broken up by Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office deputies working for the event, but resumed later in the parking lot along Edwin Drive, VBPD said.
At least one person involved pulled out a gun and began shooting, police said, but there is no suspect at this time.
Watch: VBPD Comms Chief talks at the scene following shooting
Since the scene is close to the carnival, police said units quickly arrived and established a crime scene while organizing traffic.
“The increase in youth gun violence that we are experiencing in our community is disturbing and reprehensible," said Police Chief Paul Neudigate. "It is heartbreaking to continue to see young lives being lost and families torn apart by these senseless acts.”
The City of Virginia Beach also released a statement Sunday evening:
"The Mount Trashmore Summer Carnival will reopen today with an increased presence of Virginia Beach police officers. Virginia Beach Sheriff's deputies and private security will also assist, as they did last night," it says. "The safety and well-being of residents and visitors are top priorities. We understand how the recent incident may have affected the community's sense of security. Our commitment is to make sure everyone in our city feels safe and protected."
VBPD encourages you to contact its Detective Bureau at 757-385-4101 or anonymously through Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or P3tips.com if you have any information about this case.
VBPD has also created a website for submitting photo and video evidence on this incident or any incidents at the carnival.
