Chesapeake police are investigating a shooting Wednesday night that left an infant injured.
Officers received a call just before 8:10 p.m. that a child had been shot.
The shooting was reported in the area of Bainbridge Boulevard and Jefferson Street, according to a news release from police.
Officers found the mother and a child, whose injuries were not considered life-threatening, police said. The vehicle they were in was damaged from gunfire.
The release did not say whether the mother was injured or if the child was taken to a hospital. The mother’s age, as well as the age and gender of the child, were unavailable.
Police ask anyone with information about the shooting to call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or to submit a tip online.
This is a developing story. Visit the PilotOnline.com for updates.
Waldy Diez, waldy.diez@virginiamedia.com