JAMES CITY COUNTY, Va. — Three suspects have been arrested following the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy Sunday evening, James City County police said Monday.
18-year-old Omari-Ahmad Martin was charged with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, police say.
A 17-year-old and a 16-year-old — who were not named — were charged with second-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a juvenile, police say.
Officers were called to the 100 block of Dehaven Court around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday after reports of gunfire. When they arrived, they found the teen injured from a gunshot wound. He was taken to Riverside Regional Hospital, where he later died, police say.
Based on their investigation, James City County police say the shooting was prompted by a fight between the victim and the suspects.
“Our community is grieving after a tragic and senseless act of violence claimed a life and left a family facing unimaginable loss. On behalf of the entire police department, we extend our deepest condolences to everyone impacted. Incidents like this are often the result of reckless and dangerous choices fueled by personal conflicts and a profound disrespect for human life,” Chief Mark Jamison said.
