Man shot on Kilby Avenue

Published 1:31 pm Saturday, June 3, 2017

A Suffolk man has been arrested in a shooting that took place in the 900 block of Kilby Avenue on Saturday.

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Gary Eley, 21, was located at the crime scene and has been charged with felony reckless handling of a firearm. He posted bond and was released from custody.

The 18-year-old victim was been transported to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital with what authorities say appeared to be non-life threatening injuries.

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The victim was flown to Norfolk via Nightingale helicopter following assessment and treatment of his injuries at the scene by personnel from Suffolk Fire and Rescue, according to a city press release.

Police were called to the 900 block of Brook Avenue at 12:32 p.m., Suffolk spokeswoman Diana Klink stated in the release. A preliminary investigation led them to the 900 block of Kilby Avenue, where they found the suspect and the crime scene.

The incident is under investigation.