GLOUCESTER, Va. — The teenage suspect in a fatal New Year’s Day shooting has been arrested, according to a Facebook post from the Gloucester Sheriff’s Office on Monday, Jan. 2.
Deputies responded to the shooting, which occurred at a New Year's party on Guinea Road in the Hayes area of Gloucester, just after 1 a.m. When they arrived at the scene, they found a deceased man with a gunshot wound. Another man on the scene had a gunshot wound and was taken to the Riverside Regional Medical Center, where he was treated and discharged.
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After investigating and speaking with witnesses, police identified the teenage suspect. They charged him with malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and he is expected to face additional charges, according to the sheriff's office.
The victim of the shooting has been identified as 20-year-old Tyler Heywood.
Heywood’s aunt spoke to News 3 about the loss of her nephew.
“It’s a rough time for everyone,” she said. “To have such a young life and the type of person that Tyler was – is very loving, very caring, wouldn’t hurt anyone – a life to be taken away by a 15-year-old with a gun.”
The sheriff’s office said more details will be shared soon.
This is still an active investigation. Stay with News 3 for updates.
