VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A 15-year-old girl who was shot and killed just outside the Mt. Trashmore Summer Carnival was a student in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district, VBCPS confirmed to News 3.
On Tuesday—three days after the deadly shooting—a crisis support team and extra police presence were at school, according to VBCPS. It is unclear which Virginia Beach school she attended.
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An 18-year-old man was also critically injured in the shooting, but Tuesday police said his condition was downgraded to "serious."
Neither the deceased 15-year-old nor the 18-year-old in the hospital have been identified by police.
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The teens were shot on Edwin Drive, just outside the carnival, police say.
He also said police have received lies and misinformation about the double shooting, which has left them without any leads.
"We have been provided with a ton of misinformation. We have a 15-year-old who lost her life. And we have been lied to repeatedly by the individuals who were there," Neudigate said.
Police have not named a suspect at this time.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. You can also submit a tip here.
Stay with News 3 for updates.
