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2 teens arrested after teen seriously injured in Suffolk McDonald's shooting

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Posted at 8:53 PM, Mar 04, 2020
and last updated 2020-03-05 15:30:08-05

SUFFOLK, Va. — Two teens have been arrested on multiple charges after a shooting at a local McDonald's left another teenage boy seriously injured Wednesday evening.

The suspects, both 15-year-old Portsmouth boys, were each arrested on the following charges: Attempted Murder, Use of Firearm in Commission of Felony, Possession of Firearm by Juvenile, Discharging Firearm in Dwelling - Endangerment, Discharging a Firearm in Public Place - Endangerment, Reckless Handling of Firearm - Endangerment, Shooting in Commission of Felony and Aggravated Malicious Wounding.

They are both currently detained at the Chesapeake Juvenile Detention Center.

The call for a shooting at the restaurant located in the 6200 block of College Drive came in at 6:30 p.m.

Suffolk Fire & Rescue personnel gave the victim, also a 15-year-old boy from Portsmouth, emergency medical assessment and treatment and took him to a local hospital. As of Thursday, police say he is still in the hospital in critical condition.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone who has information is asked to contact Suffolk Police or call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5887).

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