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VBPD Arrests Three in Connection to February 13 Peele Court Shooting

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Mayor Bobby Dyer | Mayor Bobby Dyer official photo

Mayor Bobby Dyer | Mayor Bobby Dyer official photo

After nearly four weeks and incalculable hours of investigative legwork, the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) is pleased to announce multiple arrests in connection to the February 13, 2024, shooting at Peele Court that left an 8-year-old boy seriously injured.

º Toriyon Cook (M/21) of Chesapeake, Virginia has been arrested and charged with Felony Aggravated Malicious Wounding, Felony Use of a Firearm, Felony Conspiracy, and 24 Counts of Felony Maliciously Discharge a Firearm into a Dwelling.

º Jerry Davis (M/24) of Chesapeake, Virginia has been arrested and charged with Felony Aggravated Malicious Wounding, Felony Use of a Firearm, Felony Conspiracy, and 24 Counts of Felony Maliciously Discharge a Firearm into a Dwelling.

º Jakyra Epperson (F/21) of Norfolk, Virginia has been arrested on February 14, 2024, and charged with Felony Attempt to Conceal / Destroy Evidence and Felony Conspiracy to Conceal / Destroy Evidence.

On February 13, 2024, at 6:15 p.m., a ShotSpotter Alert and several 9-1-1 calls were received for shots fired in the 3200 block of Peele Court in the Scarborough Square neighborhood of Virginia Beach. Officers from the VBPD responded and located an 8-year-old boy suffering from a serious gunshot wound injury and two residences which had sustained damage from the numerous shots fired.

Since that night, countless hours have been spent investigating this offense. A digital evidence portal was created where people can upload photos and videos pertaining to this case. CrimeSolvers announced up to a $5,000 reward for information that led to an arrest.

Original source can be found here.

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