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Indian River High Mourns 15-Year-Old Raheem Brown After Chesapeake Shooting

The school is providing counseling after a tribute at Friday's football game.

Overview

  • Chesapeake police say Brown was shot around 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 21 near Sun Avenue and was taken to a hospital with life-threatening wounds.
  • Police and the school confirmed his death this week, with the case still active and no arrests announced as of Sept. 26.
  • Principal Naomi Dunbar told families the 10th grader's death has prompted expanded counseling support through Chesapeake Public Schools.
  • Before Friday's game, teammates carried his jersey to the sideline and a moment of silence followed the opening kickoff.
  • Players also displayed a jersey for 15-year-old Tishaun Oliver, killed in 2024, as parents and residents urged action to curb youth gun violence.