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Police: Two seriously injured in related shootings at Oceanfront

Two people are facing life-threatening injuries sustained during a shooting incident on 19th Street Sunday. One of the victim's was located on 16th Street minutes after the incident occurred.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., (WVEC) -- Two people are facing life-threatening injuries sustained during a shooting incident on 19th Street Sunday, Virginia Police Department said in a news release.

Around 12:44 a.m., officers were in area of the 1900 block of Pacific Avenue when multiple shots were fired, police said.

A woman suffered injuries considered life-threatening. The woman was transported to a local hospital.

Police said a possible suspect is being detained and the investigation is ongoing.

Minutes later, officers received a report of a victim suffering from a "life-threatening gunshot wound" in the 300 block of 16th Street.

The victim was treated and taken to the hospital.

The victim located on 16th Street was injured during the events that occurred on 19th Street and "traveled to 16th Street after he sustained the injury," police said.

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