Former Chief Al Chandler officially retired on Monday after serving the city for 24 years and leading the department for three of them. James Buie is interim chief.
Suffolk police investigate who's responsible for an 8-year-old accidentally shooting a 12-year-old
Suffolk Interim Police Chief Al Chandler is urging the community to practice gun safety after a child accidentally shot another child. Author: Angelo Vargas Updated: 7:24 PM EDT July 7, 2021
SUFFOLK, Va. — The Suffolk Police Department is investigating who is responsible for an 8-year-old boy accidentally shooting a 12-year-old friend on Tuesday night.
“This is something that did not have to happen," said Suffolk Interim Police Chief Al Chandler.
Chandler said the 12-year-old boy was shot in the chest and is recovering at this time.
"He is a fighter and he’s doing a great job and trying to recover the best he can," said Chandler.
Sgt. Joe Rivera was a dedicated public servant who was an operate on the Suffolk SWAT team, a member of the Honor Guard and was also on the Neighborhood Enforcement Team.
Sgt. Joe Rivera was a dedicated public servant who was an operate on the Suffolk SWAT team, a member of the Honor Guard and was also on the Neighborhood Enforcement Team.