Two teens shot in Chesapeake brings violent June in Hampton Roads to a close
A 16-year-old victim suffered life-threatening injuries, and an 18-year-old man is expected to recover. But there are currently no suspects. Author: Eugene Daniel (WVEC) Updated: 7:15 PM EDT July 1, 2021
CHESAPEAKE, Va. Arnie Powell is frustrated with the recent rash of violence involving teenagers in Hampton Roads.
“It’s terrible,” he said.
Powell grew up in Chesapeake. He runs a lawn care business and cuts several yards in the area near the 1000 block of Sir Gawaine Drive. On Wednesday night, two teenagers were shot on that street.
“It’s a pitiful sight, said Powell. Hurtful really.