Posted: Tuesday, July 6, 2010, 3:40 PM | 62 comments |
 

Virginia Beach police: Case closed; Vick not a suspect
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Virginia Beach police issued a statement updating their investigation into the shooting that injured a man outside a nightclub that was hosting Michael Vick's 30th birthday party.

The police have indentified the shooter, but cannot charge the suspect because the victim and various witnesses have been uncoopertive. The statement went on to say that there are no other suspects, including Vick.

The Eagles quarterback released a statement last week claiming his innocence in the shooting that maimed a codefendant in his dogfighting case. The Eagles have been conducting their own fact-finding search and have yet to find any information that would lead them to believe Vick was involved.

The team, therefore, isn't expected to release its backup quarterback, despite cries from some fans and media for the Eagles to cut ties with Vick.

Here's the Virginia Beach police statement in its entirity, released by spokesman Adam Bernstein:

"Investigators were able to determine the identity of the shooter. Unfortunately because of the lack of cooperation from the victim, coupled with the reluctance of witnesses, the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, upon reviewing all of the evidence, has determined that no charges will be filed in this case at this time.  Because the suspect will not be charged, his identity cannot be released by police.  There are no other suspects in this case, including Michael Vick."

 
Posted by Jeff McLane @ 3:40 PM  Permalink | 62 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:56 PM, 07/06/2010
    So does the victim get bonus rep or cred or whatever because he didn't snitch? I don't get thug culture, someone needs to explain it to me.
    — Hamlin
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:56 PM, 07/06/2010
    Leave Vick alone! He had nothing to do with it. If other people get into a conflict at his event that's their problem not his. The media went on a witch hunt to tear him down. Helter Shelter...
    — soulman386
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:03 PM, 07/06/2010
    Maybe it was Marvin Harrison... He seems a likely candidate as he has done this before..
    — manly
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:09 PM, 07/06/2010
    Not surprising. But does it answer the question of a probation violation on Vick's part?
    — tacklinjoe
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:12 PM, 07/06/2010
    Does that also mean that he didn't violate his probation?
    — beegal99
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:14 PM, 07/06/2010
    Vick will be the starter by week 6. Sorry guys. All that Hate for nothing.
    — XmarksTheSpot
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:15 PM, 07/06/2010
    This one is for all of you clowns that have have nothing better to do than to hate on Michael Vick 24/7. However, the Beagles' still need a REAL QB!!!
    — lalaw9833
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:19 PM, 07/06/2010
    hamlin -- i think he doesnt want to snitch because A)he might want to kill, or get the shooter killed. B) Because the shooter might have some type of evidence on the phillips guy. C) he's just plain stupid. D)he doesnt want to appear to be a snitch. i personally think its a combo of a thru d.
    — Phil MeNuggets
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:21 PM, 07/06/2010
    Vick is scum. The Eagles are a disgrace.
    — Ferrell31
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:25 PM, 07/06/2010
    It's so funny how with black culture you're a "hater" if you have standards for yourself and others. Is this what our society is coming to?
    — chrissmith
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:26 PM, 07/06/2010
    YES! Leave him be.
    — sheek2109
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:27 PM, 07/06/2010
    im glad he's been cleared.
    — jaydubz88


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