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One dead, two injured in Christmas Eve shootout in Virginia Beach

Crystal Graham
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A chaotic scene unfolded with three gunshot victims on Christmas Eve at 12:12 a.m. in the 800 block of Riverbend Road in Virginia Beach.

Upon arrival, officers from the Virginia Beach Police Department discovered two adult males with gunshot wounds.

One victim, Antonio Wolfe, 43, of Portsmouth, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The other victim was transported to a local hospital where he remains in critical condition.

A third adult male gunshot wound victim related to the incident later walked into a local hospital. He has since been released.

VBPD homicide detectives are actively investigating the incident. There are currently no suspects in custody.

Anyone with information relating to this case is asked to contact Virginia Beach Police at (757) 385-4101 or through Crime Solvers at (888) LOCK-U-UP.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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