UPDATE: Three male suspects have been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting death of a 15-year-old James City County boy on March 29, according to police.
Omari-Ahmad T. Martin, 18, of Williamsburg, faces charges of second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. He is being held without bond at the Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail.
Two juveniles — a 17-year-old from York County and a 16-year-old from James City County — have also been charged with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Both additionally face charges of possession of a firearm by a juvenile. They are being held at the Merrimac Juvenile Detention Center.
Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from an altercation between the victim and the suspects prior to the incident.
“Our community is grieving after a tragic and senseless act of violence claimed a life and left a family facing unimaginable loss,” Police Chief Mark Jamison said in a statement. “Incidents like this are often the result of reckless and dangerous choices fueled by personal conflicts and a profound disrespect for human life.”
Jamison also thanked members of the James City County Police Department and assisting agencies, including the James City County Fire Department, the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, for their work on the case, as well as community members who provided information.
The investigation remains ongoing.
JAMES CITY COUNTY— James City County Police responded to the 100 block of Dehaven Court at approximately 6:32 p.m. March 29, 2026, after receiving reports of gunshots in the area.
When officers arrived, they found a 15-year-old male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Emergency responders provided aid at the scene before the teen was transported to Riverside Regional Hospital. Despite life-saving efforts, he was later pronounced dead.
Police have not released the identity of the victim.
Investigators said the shooting appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no known ongoing threat to the public. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact James City County Police dispatch at 757-566-0112, call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or submit a tip online at p3Tips.com. Tipsters may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward if their information leads to an arrest.