A gunfire detection alert sent officers to a Virginia Beach neighborhood, where they say they recovered a firearm and arrested a 19-year-old man.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A ShotSpotter alert in the early morning hours led to the arrest of a 19-year-old Virginia Beach man on multiple firearm and drug charges, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.

The incident occurred at approximately 2:45 a.m. on July 5 in the 1500 block of Dahlia Drive.

After responding to the ShotSpotter alert, officers canvassed the area and located Demario Burden, 19, of Virginia Beach. Police said a firearm was recovered at the scene.

Burden has been charged with possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to sell, give or distribute a controlled substance, willfully discharging a firearm within 1,000 feet of a school, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, carrying a loaded firearm through a public space, carrying a concealed firearm without a permit and reckless handling of a firearm.

He was transported to the Virginia Beach City Jail, where he is being held without bond.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Virginia Beach Police Department Detective Bureau at (757) 385-4101 or Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.

The charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

Key Points

• A ShotSpotter alert led to the arrest of a 19-year-old in Virginia Beach.
• Police recovered a firearm and filed multiple firearm and drug charges.
• The suspect is being held without bond as the investigation continues.