VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia Beach woman is dead and another has been arrested following a deadly shooting that took place Saturday morning at an apartment complex off Indian River Road.
According to the Virginia Beach Police Department, officers were called to a report of a shooting at the Indian River Garden Apartments on Mineola Drive.
Officers arrived to find the victim, 26-year-old Ashley McCoy, dead at the scene. Investigators said 24-year-old Elizabeth Ashe was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter.
“Very surprised; very shocked. This is normally a quiet neighborhood,” neighbor Bree Smith said.
Forensics teams combed for evidence while detectives interviewed neighbors on Saturday morning. Detectives taped off an area surrounding a first-floor unit.
Smith said she believes a couple lives in this apartment unit and she’s familiar with them.
“The people who actually live there, they’re always nice when me and my kids walk by,” Smith said. “They’re always friendly, never a problem. This is a big shocker.”
Smith said there isn’t a lot of crime in this neighborhood. She said that’s one reason why she moved to the area with her two young children back in July.
“I’ve always heard good things about this neighborhood. That’s one of the reasons I moved here. I’m not used to waking up to anything like this especially that close to where me and my children reside,” Smith said.
Police have not released any details about what exactly happened and led up McCoy's death.
If you have any information about this incident, Virginia Beach Police ask that you call the Crime Line at 1 (888) LOCK-U-UP, You can also submit an anonymous tip online, or use the P3 Tips app on your mobile device.