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Suspect arrested, charged for deadly shooting on Thousand Oaks Drive: VBPD

VBPD noted that this arrest came less than nine hours after the shooting
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A suspect has been arrested and charged for a deadly shooting that took place Monday afternoon, according to Virginia Beach police.

19-year-old Roberto Amir Inniss was charged with murder and use of a firearm in commission of a felony, according to Virginia Beach police.

On Monday around 5:25 p.m., police responded to the 900 Block of Thousand Oaks Drive for a person with a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, officers found 34-year-old Markel Cephas shot, according to Virginia Beach police — he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Virginia Beach police said they used Flock Safety license plate readers during the investigation. They added that the Chesapeake Police Department also provided assistance.