Three Arrested in White Oak Shooting

Teenage Girl One of Three Killed in Henrico This Weekend
Henrico Police Chief Eric English
Henrico Police Chief Eric English Photo credit Matt Demlein, WRVA

Henrico, Va. (Newsradiowrva.com) - Henrico Police have announced three arrests in a fatal shooting this weekend that occurred in the White Oak Village Shopping Center. A teenage girl was shot and killed, and another person injured in the shooting, which occurred late Saturday afternoon

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Henrico Police Chief Eric English says the arrests were of two 18-year olds and a teenage boy. Trevon Chappelle, 18, faces a charge of shooting into an occupied building. Jihad Ruffin, 18, faces the same charge plus murder and use of a firearm. The teenager faces the same charges as Ruffin plus possession of a firearm under 18.

English says they are currently analyizing the county's shootings to determine how to best delpoy their resources to try and stem the growing tide of gun violence.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Matt Demlein, WRVA