VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A man has died after being shot overnight in Virginia Beach.
The Virginia Beach Police Department said they are investigating a shooting homicide around 700 Garfield Avenue near Northgate Park. They received the call around 11:30 p.m. Thursday.
Neighbors tell 13News Now that they were putting their children to sleep when they heard what sounded like gunshots.
"I heard about eight or so shots, and you could hear it like pop, pop, pop," said one mother.
Others said they were coming home from work when they saw the flashing lights and crime tape blocking their entry. One man said he watched as first responders tried to save the victim's life.
"He was laying in the street with the family and the paramedics were packing him in were out there doing what they could," said one neighbor.
The victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries and he later died.
Police don't have a suspect in custody at this time.
The shooting remains under investigation. Anyone who has information that may help detectives can call the Crime Line at 1-888-562-5887 or submit an anonymous tip online at P3Tips.com.