CHESAPEAKE, Va. — The 15-year-old Indian River High School student shot Sunday night in Chesapeake has died, according to an email sent to the school community obtained by WTKR News 3.
Raheem Brown was a 10th grader at the school, according to the email.
The shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. in the area of Sun Avenue. Emergency crews found the teenager with gunshot wounds and took him to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to police.
Chesapeake police confirmed the victim of Sunday's shooting had died and said the investigation is still ongoing.
There will be a moment of silence for Brown on Friday at Indian River's football game.
The full letter from Indian River Principal Naomi Dunbar is below.
Dear Indian River High School Families,
It is with deep sadness that