CHESAPEAKE, MD – On the evening of October 16, 2023, Chesapeake Police responded to a report of gunshots heard near the intersection of Border Road and Shady Lane. A male victim was found injured with a gunshot wound on the nearby Farmer Lane.
Officers arrived on the scene at 8:02 p.m. and located an adult male in the 2100 block of Farmer Lane. The victim was suffering from a single gunshot wound and was promptly transported to a local hospital. The nature of his injuries is said to be possibly life-threatening.
As of now, authorities have not released a suspect description. “The incident is currently under investigation,” confirmed the Chesapeake Police Department in a press release.
Members of the public who have any information about the incident are urged to contact the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP℠. Tips can also be submitted online at P3TIPS.COM or through the P3TIPS APP on smartphones. Callers can remain anonymous and are not required to testify in court.
The Chesapeake Police Department has announced that anyone whose tip leads to an arrest, or the recovery of drugs or stolen property, could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1500.