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Three Suspects in Custody After Eight Hurt in Oceanfront Shooting

1400 Atlantic Ave

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Summary

  • A shooting broke out around 9:50 p.m. Saturday night along Atlantic Avenue in Virginia Beach when two unrelated groups of young people got into a fight that escalated into gunfire.
  • Police say at least three people opened fire, injuring eight victims between ages 17 and 24, all expected to survive, as one suspect, 18-year-old Jamaya Williams, was arrested after admitting to firing.
  • A second suspect, 18-year-old Isaiah Charity, later turned himself in. A third suspect, 20-year-old Ja’Quarrias Morris was also arrested.

Timeline

Morris has been charged with seven counts of aggravated malicious wounding, seven counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and seven counts of reckless handling of a firearm with injury, per local news reports.

The Virginia Beach Police Department confirmed 20-year-old Ja’Quarrias Morris of Lancaster, Virginia, was arrested as the third suspect.

Officials also confirmed a new 7 p.m. curfew for minors has been put in place following the shooting.

According to WTKR, Isaiah Charity has turned himself in to authorities and is no longer outstanding.

Police recovered a .40-caliber handgun at the scene, which investigators say is linked to two prior shootings in Richmond. Investigators also say the entire exchange of gunfire unfolded in about 12 seconds from the initial fight.

According to 13News Now, Jamaya Williams admitted to firing a gun and was seen on surveillance video before the shooting began. The footage shows a fight breaking out before she pulled a handgun and opened fire, later being shot in the ankle.

Detectives confirmed at least three people fired shots, including an unidentified third suspect still at large.

A second suspect, 18-year-old Isaiah Charity of Richmond, is wanted on warrants including aggravated malicious wounding and firearm charges.

Police identified the suspect in custody as 18-year-old Jamaya Williams of Henrico, who was also shot during the incident.

One suspect is in custody, per police reports.

According to Virginia Beach Police, two of the suspects are currently outstanding. One is an unidentified male, who is Black, and was last seen possibly wearing a dark-colored hoodie with red lettering on the back.

According to homicide detectives, it was determined that two unrelated groups of young adults and juveniles began shooting at each other after an altercation escalated. Detectives determined at least three suspects exchanged gunfire.

Officers found eight gunshot victims when they arrived. Every victim was taken to a nearby hospital. All of the victims are expected to survive, according to officials, despite the fact that the injuries varied from minor to severe.

Police in Virginia Beach responded to a ShotSpotter activation and gunfire sounds at around 9:50 p.m Saturday night.

Incident reported at 1400 Atlantic Ave.

Morris has been charged with seven counts of aggravated malicious wounding, seven counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and seven counts of reckless handling of a firearm with injury, per local news reports.

The Virginia Beach Police Department confirmed 20-year-old Ja’Quarrias Morris of Lancaster, Virginia, was arrested as the third suspect.

Officials also confirmed a new 7 p.m. curfew for minors has been put in place following the shooting.

According to WTKR, Isaiah Charity has turned himself in to authorities and is no longer outstanding.

Police recovered a .40-caliber handgun at the scene, which investigators say is linked to two prior shootings in Richmond. Investigators also say the entire exchange of gunfire unfolded in about 12 seconds from the initial fight.

According to 13News Now, Jamaya Williams admitted to firing a gun and was seen on surveillance video before the shooting began. The footage shows a fight breaking out before she pulled a handgun and opened fire, later being shot in the ankle.

Detectives confirmed at least three people fired shots, including an unidentified third suspect still at large.

A second suspect, 18-year-old Isaiah Charity of Richmond, is wanted on warrants including aggravated malicious wounding and firearm charges.

Police identified the suspect in custody as 18-year-old Jamaya Williams of Henrico, who was also shot during the incident.

One suspect is in custody, per police reports.

According to Virginia Beach Police, two of the suspects are currently outstanding. One is an unidentified male, who is Black, and was last seen possibly wearing a dark-colored hoodie with red lettering on the back.

According to homicide detectives, it was determined that two unrelated groups of young adults and juveniles began shooting at each other after an altercation escalated. Detectives determined at least three suspects exchanged gunfire.

Officers found eight gunshot victims when they arrived. Every victim was taken to a nearby hospital. All of the victims are expected to survive, according to officials, despite the fact that the injuries varied from minor to severe.

Police in Virginia Beach responded to a ShotSpotter activation and gunfire sounds at around 9:50 p.m Saturday night.

Incident reported at 1400 Atlantic Ave.

Morris has been charged with seven counts of aggravated malicious wounding, seven counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and seven counts of reckless handling of a firearm with injury, per local news reports.

The Virginia Beach Police Department confirmed 20-year-old Ja’Quarrias Morris of Lancaster, Virginia, was arrested as the third suspect.

Officials also confirmed a new 7 p.m. curfew for minors has been put in place following the shooting.

According to WTKR, Isaiah Charity has turned himself in to authorities and is no longer outstanding.

Police recovered a .40-caliber handgun at the scene, which investigators say is linked to two prior shootings in Richmond. Investigators also say the entire exchange of gunfire unfolded in about 12 seconds from the initial fight.

According to 13News Now, Jamaya Williams admitted to firing a gun and was seen on surveillance video before the shooting began. The footage shows a fight breaking out before she pulled a handgun and opened fire, later being shot in the ankle.

Detectives confirmed at least three people fired shots, including an unidentified third suspect still at large.

A second suspect, 18-year-old Isaiah Charity of Richmond, is wanted on warrants including aggravated malicious wounding and firearm charges.

Police identified the suspect in custody as 18-year-old Jamaya Williams of Henrico, who was also shot during the incident.

One suspect is in custody, per police reports.

According to Virginia Beach Police, two of the suspects are currently outstanding. One is an unidentified male, who is Black, and was last seen possibly wearing a dark-colored hoodie with red lettering on the back.

According to homicide detectives, it was determined that two unrelated groups of young adults and juveniles began shooting at each other after an altercation escalated. Detectives determined at least three suspects exchanged gunfire.

Officers found eight gunshot victims when they arrived. Every victim was taken to a nearby hospital. All of the victims are expected to survive, according to officials, despite the fact that the injuries varied from minor to severe.

Police in Virginia Beach responded to a ShotSpotter activation and gunfire sounds at around 9:50 p.m Saturday night.

Incident reported at 1400 Atlantic Ave.

Morris has been charged with seven counts of aggravated malicious wounding, seven counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and seven counts of reckless handling of a firearm with injury, per local news reports.

The Virginia Beach Police Department confirmed 20-year-old Ja’Quarrias Morris of Lancaster, Virginia, was arrested as the third suspect.

Officials also confirmed a new 7 p.m. curfew for minors has been put in place following the shooting.

According to WTKR, Isaiah Charity has turned himself in to authorities and is no longer outstanding.

Police recovered a .40-caliber handgun at the scene, which investigators say is linked to two prior shootings in Richmond. Investigators also say the entire exchange of gunfire unfolded in about 12 seconds from the initial fight.

According to 13News Now, Jamaya Williams admitted to firing a gun and was seen on surveillance video before the shooting began. The footage shows a fight breaking out before she pulled a handgun and opened fire, later being shot in the ankle.

Detectives confirmed at least three people fired shots, including an unidentified third suspect still at large.

A second suspect, 18-year-old Isaiah Charity of Richmond, is wanted on warrants including aggravated malicious wounding and firearm charges.

Police identified the suspect in custody as 18-year-old Jamaya Williams of Henrico, who was also shot during the incident.

One suspect is in custody, per police reports.

According to Virginia Beach Police, two of the suspects are currently outstanding. One is an unidentified male, who is Black, and was last seen possibly wearing a dark-colored hoodie with red lettering on the back.

According to homicide detectives, it was determined that two unrelated groups of young adults and juveniles began shooting at each other after an altercation escalated. Detectives determined at least three suspects exchanged gunfire.

Officers found eight gunshot victims when they arrived. Every victim was taken to a nearby hospital. All of the victims are expected to survive, according to officials, despite the fact that the injuries varied from minor to severe.

Police in Virginia Beach responded to a ShotSpotter activation and gunfire sounds at around 9:50 p.m Saturday night.

Incident reported at 1400 Atlantic Ave.

Morris has been charged with seven counts of aggravated malicious wounding, seven counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and seven counts of reckless handling of a firearm with injury, per local news reports.

The Virginia Beach Police Department confirmed 20-year-old Ja’Quarrias Morris of Lancaster, Virginia, was arrested as the third suspect.

Officials also confirmed a new 7 p.m. curfew for minors has been put in place following the shooting.

According to WTKR, Isaiah Charity has turned himself in to authorities and is no longer outstanding.

Police recovered a .40-caliber handgun at the scene, which investigators say is linked to two prior shootings in Richmond. Investigators also say the entire exchange of gunfire unfolded in about 12 seconds from the initial fight.

According to 13News Now, Jamaya Williams admitted to firing a gun and was seen on surveillance video before the shooting began. The footage shows a fight breaking out before she pulled a handgun and opened fire, later being shot in the ankle.

Detectives confirmed at least three people fired shots, including an unidentified third suspect still at large.

A second suspect, 18-year-old Isaiah Charity of Richmond, is wanted on warrants including aggravated malicious wounding and firearm charges.

Police identified the suspect in custody as 18-year-old Jamaya Williams of Henrico, who was also shot during the incident.

One suspect is in custody, per police reports.

According to Virginia Beach Police, two of the suspects are currently outstanding. One is an unidentified male, who is Black, and was last seen possibly wearing a dark-colored hoodie with red lettering on the back.

According to homicide detectives, it was determined that two unrelated groups of young adults and juveniles began shooting at each other after an altercation escalated. Detectives determined at least three suspects exchanged gunfire.

Officers found eight gunshot victims when they arrived. Every victim was taken to a nearby hospital. All of the victims are expected to survive, according to officials, despite the fact that the injuries varied from minor to severe.

Police in Virginia Beach responded to a ShotSpotter activation and gunfire sounds at around 9:50 p.m Saturday night.

Incident reported at 1400 Atlantic Ave.

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Comments6

baltimoreUser1689393013Apr 13 at 1:40 AM

happened yesterday

baltimoreUser1689393013Apr 13 at 1:40 AM

happened yesterday btw why report old news

lily5533Apr 13 at 6:37 AM

@baltimoreUser1689393013 Yesterday is old news?

ToeSucker420Apr 18 at 2:10 PM

usual suspects

baltimoreUser2041479004Apr 18 at 12:51 PM

Mattering

baltimoreUser1689393013Apr 13 at 1:40 AM

happened yesterday

baltimoreUser1689393013Apr 13 at 1:40 AM

happened yesterday btw why report old news

lily5533Apr 13 at 6:37 AM

@baltimoreUser1689393013 Yesterday is old news?

ToeSucker420Apr 18 at 2:10 PM

usual suspects

baltimoreUser2041479004Apr 18 at 12:51 PM

Mattering

baltimoreUser1689393013Apr 13 at 1:40 AM

happened yesterday

baltimoreUser1689393013Apr 13 at 1:40 AM

happened yesterday btw why report old news

lily5533Apr 13 at 6:37 AM

@baltimoreUser1689393013 Yesterday is old news?

ToeSucker420Apr 18 at 2:10 PM

usual suspects

baltimoreUser2041479004Apr 18 at 12:51 PM

Mattering

baltimoreUser1689393013Apr 13 at 1:40 AM

happened yesterday

baltimoreUser1689393013Apr 13 at 1:40 AM

happened yesterday btw why report old news

lily5533Apr 13 at 6:37 AM

@baltimoreUser1689393013 Yesterday is old news?

ToeSucker420Apr 18 at 2:10 PM

usual suspects

baltimoreUser2041479004Apr 18 at 12:51 PM

Mattering

baltimoreUser1689393013Apr 13 at 1:40 AM

happened yesterday

baltimoreUser1689393013Apr 13 at 1:40 AM

happened yesterday btw why report old news

lily5533Apr 13 at 6:37 AM

@baltimoreUser1689393013 Yesterday is old news?

ToeSucker420Apr 18 at 2:10 PM

usual suspects

baltimoreUser2041479004Apr 18 at 12:51 PM

Mattering

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