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VBPD detectives investigate Friday shooting near Birdneck Shopping Center

Officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound on Hope Avenue around 10:30 p.m.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Detectives with the Virginia Beach Police Department are investigating after a shooting Friday night left a man in critical condition, officials said.

Around 10:30 p.m., police responded to the 1000 Block of Hope Avenue. That's next to the Birdneck Shopping Center.

Officers found a man who had been shot in the upper body, and they immediately started trying to treat his injuries.

The man was taken to the hospital and, as of Monday, was in critical but stable condition. 

That's a scene neighbors on Hope Avenue in Virginia Beach say they weren't surprised to see, but are growing tired of. 

Some residents at the Atlantis Apartments behind the shopping center told 13News Now they hardly leave their units because of the criminal activity in the neighborhood.

April King says she grew up on Hope Avenue and watches out for her neighbors when there's violence along their street. 

"I'm always sad and angry about innocent blood being shed, and for people's security," said King. "The community needs to pull together economically. Period. On helping the police look after ourselves in the community." 

King says she usually goes to the Food Lion at the shopping center, but after learning about the recent shooting, she went to a different store further down the street to avoid any problems. 

However, the 76-year-old said she isn't afraid when walking around her neighborhood. She said she's just tired of seeing people not take any action. 

King said while Virginia Beach Police patrol the streets, it's important for community members to try to help prevent the violence from happening in the first place. 

"All of our people have to pull together. It's time for the nonsense to stop. We're all brothers and sisters and we bleed the same way, so enough is enough," said King.

If you know anything that could help detectives, call Virginia Beach Crime Solvers at 1.888.LOCK.U.UP or leave an anonymous tip online.

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