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Man shot while sitting in car in Virginia Beach

Posted at 12:31 AM, Jul 18, 2013
and last updated 2013-07-18 09:29:08-04

Virginia Beach, Va. – Police are looking for several men after a man was shot while sitting in a car near the intersection of Fairwinds Lane and Summit Arch in Virginia Beach Wednesday night.

The victim told police he was sitting in a car with a friend around 11:05pm when a group of four-to-five men started speaking to the driver and then fired shots, striking the victim.

He was transported to a local hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries.

One suspect is described as a black man with short dreadlock-style hair.  The other three to four suspects are described as black men wearing dark clothing.

Police are asking anyone with information about this crime to call the Virginia Beach Crime Solvers Office at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or text VBTIP with your information to CRIMES (274637).  Callers and texters remain anonymous and are eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1,000 if their information leads to an arrest.