The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Thursday, April 4, 1996                TAG: 9604030219
SECTION: SUFFOLK SUN              PAGE: 10   EDITION: FINAL 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   27 lines

CRIME LINE - SUFFOLK

Suffolk detectives ask help to find the persons responsible for shooting into occupied dwellings.

On March 24, an apparent argument led to gunfire at a playground. Stray bullets struck at least two homes and a vehicle.

In one home, a bullet went through a wall and lodged in a sofa. In the second, a bullet went through a front window and lodged in a hall wall. A bullet also broke out the rear window of a car.

The suspect was described as a black male, about 30 years old, 5-foot-7, and weighing 150 pounds. He was wearing a white shirt and tan sweat pants. The weapon looked like a 9mm handgun.

If you have information concerning this incident, call Suffolk Crime Line at 539-1222.

Information leading to an arrest may bring a cash reward up to $1,000. When calling Crime Line, you do not have to give your name. Nor must you testify in court on the information you provide. by CNB