Laureen Brooks, 31, was fatally shot inside a Chesapeake, Virginia, residence Thursday evening, September 24, 2026, after police responded to a report of a domestic assault.
Chesapeake police were called to the 3900 block of Holly Cove Drive at around 8 p.m. Officers entered the home and discovered Brooks deceased inside a bathroom with gunshot wounds.
Police said the person believed to be responsible was no longer at the residence when officers arrived, leading investigators to begin searching for the suspect.
Police Respond to Holly Cove Drive
The investigation began after authorities received a report of a domestic assault in progress Thursday night.
Officers responding to the Holly Cove Drive address found a woman inside the home who had suffered apparent gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead.
Authorities identified the victim as 31-year-old Laureen Brooks.
Police have described the incident as domestic-related and said Brooks and the person being sought were known to each other.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Suspect Sought After Fatal Shooting
When Chesapeake officers arrived at the residence, the suspected shooter was no longer there.
Police began working to locate the person while investigators examined the residence and surrounding area.
Authorities have not publicly released a motive or provided a detailed account of what happened immediately before the shooting.
The investigation remains active, and additional information could be released as detectives establish the sequence of events.
Three Children Were Inside the Home
Police said three children were present at the residence when the shooting occurred.
The children were identified as a 1-month-old infant, a 4-year-old child and an 11-year-old child. Authorities said they were placed in the care of local family members following the incident.
The presence of the children adds another dimension to the investigation as authorities continue determining exactly what occurred inside the home.
No information reviewed indicated that the children were physically injured in the shooting.
Investigation Into Laureen Brooks’ Death
Chesapeake police continue investigating the circumstances surrounding Brooks’ death.
Detectives are expected to examine evidence from the residence, interview witnesses and establish the events that preceded the fatal shooting.
At the latest reporting available, authorities had not publicly announced charges or provided additional details about the suspect.
The relationship between Brooks and the person sought by police has been described as known to investigators, but authorities have not publicly disclosed further details about that relationship.
Remembering Laureen Brooks
Laureen Brooks was 31 years old at the time of her death.
Her death has left family members and others close to her dealing with the sudden loss following a shooting inside what should have been a private residence.
Public reporting about the case has so far focused primarily on the police investigation. Details about Brooks’ occupation, education, personal interests and broader family background have not been publicly established in the reports reviewed.
Laureen Brooks Obituary Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Laureen Brooks |
| Age | 31 |
| Residence | Chesapeake, Virginia |
| Date of death | September 24, 2026 |
| Location | 3900 block of Holly Cove Drive |
| Incident | Domestic-related shooting |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wounds |
| Where she was found | Inside a bathroom at the residence |
| Police response | Around 8 p.m. |
| Suspect | Sought by police |
| Suspect relationship | Police said the suspect and Brooks knew each other |
| Children present | Three |
| Investigating agency | Chesapeake Police Department |
| Funeral arrangements | Not publicly confirmed |
No Funeral Arrangements Announced
Funeral, visitation and memorial arrangements for Laureen Brooks had not been publicly announced in the latest reporting reviewed.
Family members or a funeral home may provide those details separately.
Until an official announcement is made, information concerning services should not be treated as confirmed.
Latest Update on the Chesapeake Shooting
The fatal shooting involving Laureen Brooks remains under investigation in Chesapeake.
Police have confirmed that a 31-year-old woman, identified as Laureen Brooks, was found dead from gunshot wounds inside a home on Holly Cove Drive after officers responded to a domestic-assault report Thursday evening.
Authorities said the suspect was not at the residence when officers arrived and was being sought. Police also said Brooks and the suspect knew each other. Three children were inside the home and were subsequently placed with local family members.
Further information about the suspect, possible charges, motive and the circumstances immediately preceding the shooting may be released as the investigation progresses.
Disclaimer: This article is based on current reporting from Chesapeake-area news organizations and information attributed to the Chesapeake Police Department. The investigation remains ongoing, and details concerning the suspect, motive and potential charges may change as authorities release additional information. Funeral and memorial arrangements for Laureen Brooks had not been publicly confirmed at the time of publication.