Police say both men now face felony charges

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A shooting investigation in Virginia Beach has resulted in felony charges against both the suspected gunman and the man who was wounded, according to police.

The shooting was reported at approximately 1:45 p.m. on July 31 after emergency dispatchers received calls about a shooting in the 500 block of Marsh Duck Way and reports of gunfire in the 900 block of Atlantis Way.

Responding officers found a 22-year-old Virginia Beach man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital in stable condition.

The Virginia Beach Police Department’s Homicide Unit took over the investigation and arrested 18-year-old Quatavious Reid of Virginia Beach.

Police charged Reid with aggravated malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and possession of a trigger activator, commonly known as a switch, and an extended magazine.

Investigators also arrested the 22-year-old shooting victim, charging him with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Police said both men are being held without bond.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Virginia Beach Police Department at (757) 385-4101 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or P3Tips.com.

The charges are allegations, and both defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

Key Points

• Police arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with a Virginia Beach shooting.
• The shooting victim was also arrested on a firearm charge.
• Both men are being held without bond while the investigation continues.