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.