NPD: 2 arrested and charged in shooting near a Dollar Tree

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Police have arrested and charged two people in connection to a shooting that left a man injured.

Previous Coverage: Police: Shooting near Dollar Tree in Norfolk leaves one in critical condition

On Saturday, Feb. 17 around 8:15 p.m. officers were called to 6101 N. Military Highway for the report of a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, they found a 19-year-old man suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds.

The man was taken to Sentara Norfolk General to be treated for injuries and is expected to recover.

Not long after, officers were called to Sentara Leigh Hospital for the report of a walk-in gunshot victim. Once there, they found an 18-year-old man suffering from a non life-threatening gunshot wound.

Neighbor Robin Cannon took 10 On Your Side back to the moment she heard the gunshots.

“I was watching television and I heard what sounded like maybe five or six shots,” Cannon said. “And it sounded very close. And the dollar tree is right behind my house on the avenue.”

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