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Man arrested in August shooting of teen in Norfolk

Posted at 10:37 AM, Aug 25, 2014
and last updated 2014-09-02 11:36:18-04

UPDATE: Norfolk Police have arrested 35-year-old Mitchell R. Grice and have charged him with Malicious Wounding, Use of a Firearm, and Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon for his alleged involvement in this incident. He is currently being held in the Norfolk City Jail.

Norfolk, Va. – Police are looking for a person who shot a teen over the weekend, officials tell NewsChannel 3.

On August 24 around 9:35 p.m., a caller reported hearing gunshots at the Masonic Lodge, located at 2313 Tidewater Drive.

Norfolk Police and Fire Rescue responded and found a 14-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound.

The victim was transported to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The suspect has been described as a black male with a medium complexion, approximately 5’6”, a goatee, wearing a black fitted style baseball hat, and a white t-shirt, police say.

Anyone who may have information about this crime is encouraged to call the Norfolk Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5887).

Any information that leads to an arrest can earn a reward of up to $1,000.