5Teen charged after accidental shooting injures one in Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – A 16-year-old male was arrested after a shooting on Schoolhouse Road left one person injured Friday evening, with investigators later determining the incident was accidental.

Virginia Beach Police responded to the area around 6:18 p.m. and located a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is expected to recover, as the injuries were classified as non-life-threatening.

Following an initial investigation, detectives determined the shooting was not intentional but accidental. The teen suspect, whose name has not been released due to his age, was taken into custody and faces multiple charges.

He has been charged with Reckless Handling of a Firearm, D

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