Hours after congratulating Hampton Roads Regional Jail Chief Information Officer, Cliff Hayes, aka, C.E. “Cliff” Hayes Jr., for his win to retain his seat in Virginia’s 77th District, a jail employee was shot and is listed in critical with life threatening injuries.

The post reads: “It is with great pleasure that we recognize an amazing accomplishment by our Chief Information Officer, Cliff Hayes. Last night, Cliff won 83% of the vote to retain his seat in Virginia’s 77th District. As he calls it, he has spent a lifetime fighting for Chesapeake. We’re honored to have such dedicated staff here at HRRJ. Congrats Cliff!”

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The shooting occurred in the 600 block of Gloucester Drive Wednesday night. Dispatchers received the call at 9:31 p.m. When police arrived at the scene, they found the 39-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment. source

Authorities have not released any suspect information at this time. The investigation remains ongoing.