CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A three-year-old was "grazed" by a bullet in the second drive-by shooting in 24 hours in Chesapeake Sunday afternoon, the Chesapeake Police Department said.
Just before 1:45 p.m., Chesapeake Police officers responded to reports of gunshots outside of the Forest Cove Apartment in the 2200 block of Farmer Lane.
Once there, police learned someone in a dark sedan rode through the neighborhood and fired several shots at multiple buildings, the department said.
“I’m mean it’s pretty saddening to hear," said Andrew Finck, who lives nearby.
A three-year-old was "grazed," by one of the bullets, the department said.
That child was taken to the hospital but was expected to be ok.
“I’m glad the kids okay for sure," said Finck. "Quite frankly, I’m not surprised."
Finck said he owns a home near the apartment complex and shootings happen often in the area.
“I’d say every two weeks or so, [I'm] hearing gunshots and stuff around this neighborhood. You just hear it all the time," he said.
Finck said he and other homeowners are doing what they can to protect themselves from the violence.
“I believe most people around here have home security systems and glass on their doors to try preventing some of the bad actions that happen around here," said Finck.
Finck said he notices Chesapeake Police Officers patrol the area often, and he hopes they find who’s responsible for making the community less safe.
Anyone with information on the situation is asked to call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
