Virginia Beach police: Case closed; Vick not a suspect
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Virginia Beach police: Case closed; Vick not a suspect
Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
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."
Maceo -- some (white)people have this misconception that its only blacks who dont snitch. hello people!! the mafia made all of south philly snitch free back in the day. and the biggest player in the dont snitch is the CATHOLIC CHURCH! exactly.
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The doggies didn't snitch on Vick and he still did time! lmao O Wellop...The TRUTH always comes to the LIGHT!...This is all Nonsense anyway...Mike Vick will be the starter QB of your favorite football team this fall! Rata-tat-tat POW!— BooDuhBud- Vick must go. We need to release him and sign a veteran backup. Kolb will be a bust, so get Donte Culpepper on the team. He will be taking over for Kolb.— josh moneyman
- I thought Vick was NOT to be frequenting the Hampton club nor any other area considered to be "off limits." Wonder what Jeff Lurie is going to say about this. And Roger Goddell? I smell a rat, how about you?— walt1
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- Mr Vick courageously fought his way through this difficulty. Character and intelligence prevailed. He has this year's Ed Block award sewed up again.
- Vick won't be playing this year. He violated his terms of reinstatement/probation with the NFL by hanging out with Phillips.— PhillyfanstuckinVa
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- Yes cut Kolb now. After his arrest yesterday, Jamarcus Russell now qualifies to be an Eagle...sign him. Also, now that all is good with Vick extend his contract through 2020 before the mad rush by other teams to trade for him. Then, let Jamarcus and Mike fight it out for the starting QB job. Important: Have Andy remind them to fight it out without guns.
- Get a grip, if you are on your knees praying that Vick has violated his parole or probation, I can assure you, that you will be on your needs for the duration, he violated neither. Before you attempt to say a person has violated due to association, you really need to educate yourself on exactly what that term means, being in the same room with another felon doesn't justify association, and a long way from it. So pray on haters pray on.— charmaine
- Too bad Bigots!!! One day you will realize that this isn't 1810! It's 2010! So when you internet Nazi's start with your hate, you will realize that everyone is not as lost as you. There is still a legal process. You just can't string someone up......So go back to your jobs and be nice to black folks....come back and be Nazi tomorrow. There sure to be more rich black folks to hate by then.— RSM man
- biggest blunder in eagles history (Besides stealing T.O. out from under Baltimore back then, & keeping BOZO THE CLOWN 4-5 years longer then his usefulness) would be to have Vick report to training camp next month!— jwatson
