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Woman injured after shots fired at vehicle in Chesapeake

Posted at 12:16 AM, Oct 17, 2020
and last updated 2020-10-17 00:16:45-04

CHESAPEAKE, Va. - The Chesapeake Police Department is investigating after a woman was shot while riding in a vehicle Friday night.

Around 9:53 p.m. officers responded to the scene for report of gunshots heard in the area of the 1700 block Birch Trail Circle. When they arrived, they met with a woman who had been shot.

After a brief investigation, police learned that the victim was in a vehicle with other people who were traveling in the area when someone shot at their vehicle.

Police do not know exactly where the shooting happened.

The woman was transported to a local hospital for treatment for her injuries, which are said to be non-life-threatening.

The incident is currently under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5587), submit a tip online at P3Tips.com or via the P3Tips app.

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