VBPD Makes Arrest in Shooting on Schoolhouse Road

On November 2, 2025, at approximately 6:18 p.m., officers from the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) responded to a report of a person shot in the 5700 block of Schoolhouse Road.

Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is reported to be in stable condition.

The investigation determined the shooting was accidental. A 16-year-old male suspect was identified, arrested, and charged with Reckless Handling of a Firearm, Discharging a Firearm in a Building, and Possession of a Firearm by a Minor.

This incident remains under investigation by the VBPD Detective Bureau. Anyone with information is asked to contact VBPD at (757) 385-4101 or anonymously through Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or P3Tips.com. 

 (Note: The charges mentioned in this press release are accusations, and the arrested individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.)