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Va. Beach man convicted in double shooting

Posted to: Crime News

VIRGINIA BEACH

A Virginia Beach man was found guilty in a double shooting the day after Christmas that left one man dead and another injured.

A jury on Monday found Jorge Loredo guilty of involuntary manslaughter and unlawful wounding. Loredo will be sentenced today.

Loredo shot and killed Florentino Martinez-Melendez and wounded Modesto Martinez-Melen dez on Dec. 26 in Trailer City on Virginia Beach Boulevard. The men were drinking beer and playing cards.

The shooting happened after a fight broke out, prosecutors said.


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