At approximately 12:48 p.m., James City County Emergency Communications received calls regarding shots fired in the parking lot of 7-Eleven. Upon officers’ arrival, all involved parties had left the scene. Multiple witnesses advised Police that individuals had gotten into an altercation in the parking lot and that shots were fired before they all fled the scene.
Shell casings were located in the area.
There have been no reported injuries and minimal damage to property.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Investigator English at 757-592-6518 or logan.english@jamescitycountyva.gov or Investigator Ernst at 757-608-8985 or josh.ernst@jamescitycountyva.gov. Tipsters may also call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or submit tips online at www.p3tips.com. Callers to the Crime Line and P3 Tips users may remain anonymous, do not have to testify in court and may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 if the information provided leads to an arrest.
Media Contact:
Monique Myers, Assistant Police Chief
757-259-5142; monique.myers@jamescitycountyva.gov