Police Investigate Reports of Gunfire Near School in Chesapeake

Police Investigate Reports of Gunfire Near School in Chesapeake
High School hallway - Photo by Melissa Evanko

Chesapeake, VA – On Tuesday, at approximately 2:46 p.m., Chesapeake Police were dispatched to the 1700 block of Acorn St. following reports of gunshots in the vicinity. In response, Carver Intermediate School enacted a temporary lockdown as officers investigated the situation.

After a thorough search, no injured individuals were found at the scene. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident.

Citizens with any information related to this case are urged to contact the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP℠ or submit a tip online at P3TIPS.COM. Tips can also be submitted via the P3TIPS app on smartphones.

Informants are assured anonymity and are not required to appear in court. Should a tip result in an arrest, drugs recovery, or the retrieval of stolen property, the tipster could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,500.