Topline: Eight people were shot when two groups opened fire on each other at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront in what police say was a confrontation among young adults and juveniles, with one 18-year-old suspect in custody and two others still being sought.
Published: April 15, 2026 11:30 am ET
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VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — Eight people were shot at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront on a Saturday night when two groups of young adults and juveniles opened fire on each other along Atlantic Avenue, leaving all eight victims hospitalized and setting off a homicide unit investigation that has resulted in one arrest and two outstanding suspects.
The City of Virginia Beach announced in a news release that Virginia Beach Police Department officers patrolling the Oceanfront responded to gunshots and a ShotSpotter alert in the 1400 block of Atlantic Avenue at approximately 9:50 p.m. on April 11, 2026. Officers converged on the area and found eight people suffering gunshot wounds. All eight were transported to area hospitals with injuries ranging from non-life-threatening to serious. All victims are expected to survive.
VBPD Homicide Detectives led the investigation and determined that at least three suspects exchanged gunfire after an altercation escalated between two unrelated groups. One of the three suspects was also shot during the exchange and was in illegal possession of two firearms when taken into custody.
Suspect #1, Jamaya Williams, 18, of Henrico County, VA, was arrested and charged with seven counts of aggravated assault, seven counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, seven counts of reckless handling of a firearm with injury, and three violations of a protective order. No photograph was available as of the announcement.
Suspect #2, Isaiah Charity, 18, of Richmond, VA, has outstanding warrants for eight counts of aggravated malicious wounding, eight counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and eight counts of reckless handling of a firearm with injury. Charity remains at large, and VBPD released his photograph as part of the public appeal for information on his whereabouts.
Suspect #3 remains unidentified. Police described the individual as a Black male wearing a dark-colored hoodie with possible red lettering on the back.
The seven other victims, none of whom were identified by name, were listed as: a 24-year-old woman from Chesterfield, VA; an 18-year-old man and a 20-year-old man, both from Lancaster, VA; a 17-year-old girl from Portsmouth, VA; a 17-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man, both from Richmond, VA; and a 20-year-old woman from Snellville, GA.
During the investigation, officers also stopped and arrested Jahmari Savage, 21, of Chesapeake, VA, who was found to be in illegal possession of a concealed firearm. Savage was charged with possession of a concealed firearm and a 9mm handgun was seized. Police said the investigation determined Savage was not connected to the shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information on the location of Suspect #2 or the identity of Suspect #3 is asked to contact VBPD at (757) 385-4101 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or P3Tips.com.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Eight Shot at Virginia Beach Oceanfront as Gunfire Erupts Between Two Groups; One Suspect Arrested, Two Still Sought
Eight people were shot when two groups opened fire on each other at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront in what police say was a confrontation among young adults and juveniles, with one 18-year-old suspect in custody and two others still being sought.
By Aaron Stephensen
Published: April 15, 2026 11:30 am ET
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — Eight people were shot at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront on a Saturday night when two groups of young adults and juveniles opened fire on each other along Atlantic Avenue, leaving all eight victims hospitalized and setting off a homicide unit investigation that has resulted in one arrest and two outstanding suspects.
The City of Virginia Beach announced in a news release that Virginia Beach Police Department officers patrolling the Oceanfront responded to gunshots and a ShotSpotter alert in the 1400 block of Atlantic Avenue at approximately 9:50 p.m. on April 11, 2026. Officers converged on the area and found eight people suffering gunshot wounds. All eight were transported to area hospitals with injuries ranging from non-life-threatening to serious. All victims are expected to survive.
VBPD Homicide Detectives led the investigation and determined that at least three suspects exchanged gunfire after an altercation escalated between two unrelated groups. One of the three suspects was also shot during the exchange and was in illegal possession of two firearms when taken into custody.
Suspect #1, Jamaya Williams, 18, of Henrico County, VA, was arrested and charged with seven counts of aggravated assault, seven counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, seven counts of reckless handling of a firearm with injury, and three violations of a protective order. No photograph was available as of the announcement.
Suspect #2, Isaiah Charity, 18, of Richmond, VA, has outstanding warrants for eight counts of aggravated malicious wounding, eight counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and eight counts of reckless handling of a firearm with injury. Charity remains at large, and VBPD released his photograph as part of the public appeal for information on his whereabouts.
Suspect #3 remains unidentified. Police described the individual as a Black male wearing a dark-colored hoodie with possible red lettering on the back.
The seven other victims, none of whom were identified by name, were listed as: a 24-year-old woman from Chesterfield, VA; an 18-year-old man and a 20-year-old man, both from Lancaster, VA; a 17-year-old girl from Portsmouth, VA; a 17-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man, both from Richmond, VA; and a 20-year-old woman from Snellville, GA.
During the investigation, officers also stopped and arrested Jahmari Savage, 21, of Chesapeake, VA, who was found to be in illegal possession of a concealed firearm. Savage was charged with possession of a concealed firearm and a 9mm handgun was seized. Police said the investigation determined Savage was not connected to the shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information on the location of Suspect #2 or the identity of Suspect #3 is asked to contact VBPD at (757) 385-4101 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or P3Tips.com.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Eight Shot at Virginia Beach Oceanfront as Gunfire Erupts Between Two Groups; One Suspect Arrested, Two Still Sought
Eight people were shot when two groups opened fire on each other at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront in what police say was a confrontation among young adults and juveniles, with one 18-year-old suspect in custody and two others still being sought.
By Aaron Stephensen
Published: April 15, 2026 11:30 am ET
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — Eight people were shot at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront on a Saturday night when two groups of young adults and juveniles opened fire on each other along Atlantic Avenue, leaving all eight victims hospitalized and setting off a homicide unit investigation that has resulted in one arrest and two outstanding suspects.
The City of Virginia Beach announced in a news release that Virginia Beach Police Department officers patrolling the Oceanfront responded to gunshots and a ShotSpotter alert in the 1400 block of Atlantic Avenue at approximately 9:50 p.m. on April 11, 2026. Officers converged on the area and found eight people suffering gunshot wounds. All eight were transported to area hospitals with injuries ranging from non-life-threatening to serious. All victims are expected to survive.
VBPD Homicide Detectives led the investigation and determined that at least three suspects exchanged gunfire after an altercation escalated between two unrelated groups. One of the three suspects was also shot during the exchange and was in illegal possession of two firearms when taken into custody.
Suspect #1, Jamaya Williams, 18, of Henrico County, VA, was arrested and charged with seven counts of aggravated assault, seven counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, seven counts of reckless handling of a firearm with injury, and three violations of a protective order. No photograph was available as of the announcement.
Suspect #2, Isaiah Charity, 18, of Richmond, VA, has outstanding warrants for eight counts of aggravated malicious wounding, eight counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and eight counts of reckless handling of a firearm with injury. Charity remains at large, and VBPD released his photograph as part of the public appeal for information on his whereabouts.
Suspect #3 remains unidentified. Police described the individual as a Black male wearing a dark-colored hoodie with possible red lettering on the back.
The seven other victims, none of whom were identified by name, were listed as: a 24-year-old woman from Chesterfield, VA; an 18-year-old man and a 20-year-old man, both from Lancaster, VA; a 17-year-old girl from Portsmouth, VA; a 17-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man, both from Richmond, VA; and a 20-year-old woman from Snellville, GA.
During the investigation, officers also stopped and arrested Jahmari Savage, 21, of Chesapeake, VA, who was found to be in illegal possession of a concealed firearm. Savage was charged with possession of a concealed firearm and a 9mm handgun was seized. Police said the investigation determined Savage was not connected to the shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information on the location of Suspect #2 or the identity of Suspect #3 is asked to contact VBPD at (757) 385-4101 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or P3Tips.com.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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