A mass shooting in Suffolk, Virginia, late Thursday night left two people dead and three others injured, local authorities reported. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspect, who fled the scene after the attack.
Suffolk Police responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 11:25 p.m. on Thursday. Upon arrival, officers found multiple victims with gunshot wounds.
One man was pronounced dead at the scene, while a second victim succumbed to his injuries after being transported to a local hospital. The three other victims were rushed to nearby medical facilities for treatment. Their current conditions have not been disclosed.
The shooting occurred in Suffolk, a city of about 90,000 residents located in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of southeastern Virginia.
As of Friday morning, police had not released the identities of the victims or any description of the suspect. Investigators worked through the night gathering evidence at the crime scene as they intensify efforts to locate the shooter.
Suffolk Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Tips can be submitted to the Suffolk Police Department or anonymously through the Suffolk Crime Line at 888-LOCK-U-UP.
This incident comes amid ongoing concerns about gun violence in the United States. Earlier this week, a 21-year-old football player at West Virginia State University was shot dead in what police are investigating as a home invasion in Charleston, West Virginia.
Last week, a school shooting in Georgia resulted in four deaths and nine injuries when a 14-year-old student opened fire.
As the investigation in Suffolk continues, authorities are expected to provide updates on the case and the condition of the surviving victims.
