VIRGINIA BEACH — Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy and charged him with murder in connection to a shooting last month.
On June 23, emergency units responded to reports of a gunshot victim in the 1000 block of Minneapolis Drive. Police say 18-year-old Isaiah Martin was found dead at the scene.
Police believe that the 15-year-old juvenile was responsible for Martin’s death.
According to the Virginia Beach Police Department, officers arrested him after a series of Crime Solvers tips helped investigators identify him.
Police have not released the name of the juvenile, but he has been charged with murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and conspiracy to commit a felony.
The teen is being held in the Virginia Beach Juvenile Detention Center without bond.
This is the second arrest made in connection with Martin’s murder. According to police, 20-year-old Isaac Wilson was arrested on July 11 and charged with conspiracy to commit a felony.
Police are encouraging anyone with further information on Martin’s murder to call 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or text VBTIP” and the information to CRIMES (274637).
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