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🌱 What led to the Atlantic Avenue gunfire that injured eight people?

Good morning Virginia Beach! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What led to the Atlantic Avenue gunfire that injured eight people?
  • Firefighter injured and family displaced in Old Lyne Road house fire
  • How the new 9:30 p.m. Oceanfront curfew is changing nights

Also on today's calendar: Avesta Ketamine and Wellness Norfolk / Virginia Beach Open House and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why aren't koalas actual bears? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Windy; cloudy with showers, with a high of 74 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Monday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 63, low: 47.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and cool, with a high of 60 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Virginia Beach arrests second suspect in Atlantic Avenue shooting that injured eight (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Virginia Beach police have arrested a second suspect in the April 11 Atlantic Avenue shooting that wounded eight people along the Oceanfront, and more arrests are expected. Investigators say the gunfire followed an altercation between two groups, and they’re still seeking information from the public while emphasizing that all those charged remain presumed innocent.
   

2. Virginia Beach Fire injures firefighter, displaces family on Old Lyne Road (wavy.com) — Fire crews in Virginia Beach are working an active house fire on Old Lyne Road that injured one firefighter and displaced two adults and five dogs. The firefighter’s injuries are non-life-threatening, the blaze is under control, and the Red Cross is helping the affected residents while investigators determine what started the fire.
   

3. Virginia Beach police enforce 9:30 p.m. Oceanfront curfew as businesses and residents feel the impacts (13newsnow.com) — Virginia Beach has imposed a temporary 9:30 p.m. curfew at the Oceanfront, with police clearing the resort area nightly to curb late‑night violence after recent shootings. Residents and business owners already report a sharp drop in evening crowds and sales, while city leaders say the measure is needed to protect people in one of the city’s busiest tourist zones.
   

4. This Remote Virginia Beach Ghost Town Is Slowly Being Swallowed By The Atlantic (myfamilytravels.com) — Just south of the Virginia Beach boardwalk, you can trek into False Cape State Park to explore Wash Woods, a ghost town slowly disappearing into the Atlantic. The piece explains the town’s shipwreck origins, haunting cemetery, lone church steeple, and how to reach the remote site by hiking, biking, tram, or kayak from Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
   

5. 8 of the most beautiful beaches in the American South (velvetclassic.net) — Virginia Beach earns a spot among the South’s most beautiful beaches, highlighted for its three-mile oceanfront boardwalk, classic fishing pier, and beginner-friendly surf. Locals are reminded how the calmer waves, King Neptune statue, and nearby shops and restaurants make their hometown shoreline a standout destination for both seasoned surfers and first-timers.
   

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Other local events
    Monday April 20
  • Masonic Blood Drive
    Princess Anne Masonic Lodge #25 Kempsville Masonic Lodge #196, 4869 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia B
    2:00 pm
    • Saturday April 25
  • Eagle Scout Court of Honor
    The Gathering at Scott Memorial UMC , 409 First Colonial Rd , Virg
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Greatest Play I Have Seen In Virginia Beach High School Baseball This Season —The Baseball Storyteller Read on Patch
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
    FOUND on April 17, 2026 in Virginia Beach, VA 23462 near Near Alder Circle Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Blackstone Lynn Meadows)
  • Our pup ran off in Larkspur near the school this morning.
    He looks like a large dachshund with whiskers. His name is Harley. Please let me know if you see him! (Nextdoor Larkspur)
  • MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $20-$37/Hr in Virginia Beach. Apply here.
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Virginia Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Virginia Beach here.

Ok Virginia Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They don't meet the koalafications! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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