THE LEDGER-STAR
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, August 24, 1994 TAG: 9408240723
SECTION: FRONT PAGE: A2 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: STAFF REPORT
DATELINE: VIRGINIA BEACH LENGTH: Short : 28 lines
A 27-year-old out-of-state trucker became the city's 30th homicide victim of 1994 early today, breaking a record set in 1991 for most homicides in a year.
The truck driver and a friend, who were not immediately identified, were apparently buying drugs on Burton Station Road off Northampton Boulevard around midnight when both were shot, police said.
The 27-year-old truck driver died at the scene, but his companion, a 39-year-old truck driver, ran to a nearby residence and the resident called police. The wounded trucker was taken to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. His injuries do not appear life-threatening.
Police released no suspect information, but said the murder was drug-related. The homicide is still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call 427-0000.
KEYWORDS: MURDER SHOOTING by CNB