CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A quiet Thursday afternoon turned deadly when **gunfire erupted on Etheridge Road**, leaving one young man dead and another injured in what authorities are calling a **targeted shooting**. The victim, identified as **20-year-old Jeremhiah Aldrey Gore**, was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by multiple rounds.
The **Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office** said the shooting occurred around **1:30 p.m.**, when a vehicle drove by and **opened fire** on two men standing near the roadside. Witnesses reported hearing a rapid series of gunshots followed by the sound of screeching tires as the suspect’s car sped away.
The second victim, whose name has not been released, was rushed to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to recover.Deputies and forensic units remained on scene for several hours, cordoning off the area with police tape while collecting shell casings, photographing evidence, and canvassing the neighborhood for surveillance footage.
“It happened so fast — I thought it was fireworks,” said one nearby resident. “Then I saw people running, and I knew it was something bad.”Investigators believe the attack was **not random**, but rather a **targeted act of violence**, possibly connected to a personal dispute or ongoing conflict. However, no arrests have been made, and officials have not yet identified a suspect or vehicle description.
In response, patrols have been **increased in the Etheridge Road area**, with detectives urging anyone who witnessed the shooting or has video evidence to come forward.Family and friends of Gore are now grieving the loss of a young man described as funny, loyal, and full of potential. As the investigation continues, the community remains shaken — struggling to comprehend how another act of violence could unfold so suddenly in broad daylight.
