She parked, got out of her car, then nearly died: 'They start veering toward me'

Wayne Covil — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:11:52 GMT

PETERSBURG, Va. A Petersburg woman says she was nearly killed when a hit-and-run driver missed her by inches while she was getting out of her car on Sycamore Street. Deena Wright said the damage to her vehicle is extensive, but the situation was close to being much worse. "They come and they just start veering towards me, almost as if it was a 'meant to' thing," Wright said. "At that moment and time, I knew I was going to be hit, and it was going to be a bad hit. I probably was going to die." Wright works second shift and often parks on Sycamore Street. She said after parking early Saturday morning, she saw a car at a stoplight and thought she had time to exit her vehicle. As she watched a white SUV coming at her, she said all she could do was scream. "When I did, they hit my door so hard, I dont know what all was flying off it," Wright said. "They hit [her door] and never ever slowed down. Just sped up and went right there on Tabb Street." A couple out walking their dog saw what happened and ran over to help. They told Wright the vehicle appeared to be a white GMC Envoy. "The only thing I could say was I cant believe Im still standing here alive," Wright said. Wright has a message for the driver who hit her. "If you cant drive, please call Uber or Lyft because the last thing you want to do is mess up someone's life, including your own," Wright said. Petersburg police ask anyone with information to call Crime Solvers at 804-861-1212. This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have additional information to share. : CONNECT WITH US Blue Sky | Facebook | Instagram | X | Threads | TikTok | YouTube This story was initially reported by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy. To learn more about how we use AI in our newsroom, click here.

2 teens arrested after shooting into Petersburg apartment, police say

WTVR CBS 6 Web Staff — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:01:11 GMT

PETERSBURG, Va. Two teenagers are facing multiple charges after police say they fired shots into an occupied apartment in Petersburg on Friday afternoon.

Petersburg Police were called to Pin Oak Drive and Culpeper Avenue at the Pin Oaks apartments at 2:45 p.m. for a report of shots fired.

When officers arrived, they spotted two people running from the area and entering an apartment on Pin Oak Drive.

"Both were taken into custody without incident," officers said.

Police said 19-year-old Antonio Rich Hicks Jr. and 18-year-old Keandre Perry were charged with reckless handling of a firearm, shooting within the city limits, shooting within 1,000 feet of a school and shooting into an occupied dwelling.

Officers said Perry was wanted for eluding police and failure to appear related to a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor in Dinwiddie County.

Both are being held without bond, officials said.

No injuries were reported, Jon Burkett said.

"Collateral damage to an apartment and shell casings on the entrance area," Burkett said.

If you have information that could help investigators, call Petersburg Police at 804-732-4222 or Petersburg/Dinwiddie Crime Solvers at 804-861-1212 or text the keyword pdcash followed by the tip and send to 274637.

This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have additional information to share. : CONNECT WITH US Blue Sky | Facebook | Instagram | X | Threads | TikTok | YouTube This story was initially reported by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy. To learn more about how we use AI in our newsroom, click here.

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She parked, got out of her car, then nearly died: 'They start veering toward me'

2 teens arrested after shooting into Petersburg apartment, police say