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E-bike Dispute Erupts in Brutal Boardwalk Assault
15 May
Summary
- Two individuals assaulted victims following a confrontation over e-bikes.
- One teen suffered four facial fractures and required hospitalization.
- Police are seeking public assistance to identify two suspects.
Virginia Beach Police are searching for two individuals involved in an aggravated assault that occurred on April 29 near the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier and Boardwalk. The incident, which took place around 6:30 p.m., stemmed from a confrontation over e-bikes.
According to reports, the two suspects assaulted a group of victims after an argument about e-bikes. One of the victims, a junior at First Colonial High School, was reportedly pulled off an e-bike and then punched and thrown to the ground by one of the assailants. He sustained four facial fractures and developed an infection, requiring hospitalization and surgery.
The suspects reportedly fled towards Atlantic Avenue after the assault. The Virginia Beach Police Department has an active investigation underway and is appealing to the public for any information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the individuals responsible. Those with information are encouraged to contact Virginia Beach Crime Solvers.
