9 People Shot, 2 Dead In Shooting At Virginia Beach Oceanfront

VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA — Police confirm a shooting with multiple victims at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront late Friday night. Calls began coming into 911 around 11:30 pm local time.

VBPD is investigating a shooting involving several victims with possibly life-threatening injuries. Large police presence at the oceanfront between 17th and 22nd St. Please avoid the area at this time. More to follow as it becomes available. @CityofVaBeach

— Virginia Beach PD (@VBPD) March 27, 2021

A local reporter tweeted that the police chief confirmed that 9 people had been shot, 2 fataly.

BREAKING: Virginia Beach police chief confirms 9 people are shot. Two dead. More details to follow. #13NewsNow pic.twitter.com/Asp4hkoGol

— Ali Weatherton 13News Now (@13AliWeatherton) March 27, 2021

According to Daily Mail, at least 10 people were shot during the incident. The website also describes the event as a ‘gun battle’, leading to speculation that the shooting involved two parties engaging each other.

WAVY News 10 is on the scene and saw Virginia Beach police detaining multiple people around 1:30 a.m. EST. The reason for their detention was not immediately clear.

via local media

Police say that they will make more information available soon. No other information was provided

Massive police scene at the #VirginiaBeach oceanfront. Overheard a police officer say, “this is bad.” I am currently waiting for an official release from police. #13NewsNow pic.twitter.com/U4f7e5m82E

— Ali Weatherton 13News Now (@13AliWeatherton) March 27, 2021