VBPD Arrests One in 2022 Fatal Shooting on Friendship Square

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, June 10, 2024 – The Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) has arrested and charged Taveyoine Nishaun Davis (M/20) of Norfolk with First Degree Murder, Unlawful Use of a Firearm, and Gang Participation in connection with a fatal shooting in 2022.

Officers responded to the 1200 block of Friendship Sq. on Oct. 30, 2022, for a report of a gunshot wound victim. Once on scene officers found a 15-year-old male with a gunshot wound. The victim succumbed to his injuries on Nov. 2, 2022.

After a prolonged investigation by the VBPD Detective Bureau, Davis was arrested on June 7, 2024.

(Note: The charges mentioned in this press release are accusations, and the arrested individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.)

Previous News Release

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – November 3, 2022 – On October 30, 2022, at approximately 9:09 PM, officers from the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) responded to the report of an individual with a gunshot wound in the 1200 block of Carver Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a 15-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound(s); the victim was transported to a local hospital. On November 2, 2022, the victim was removed from life support and pronounced deceased.

This case is being actively investigated by the Detective Bureau, Homicide Unit. If you have information about this case, please contact the Virginia Beach Police Department Detective Bureau at 757-385-4101 or anonymously through Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP/P3tips.com.