VBPD Makes a Double Arrest for Malicious Wounding on Warwick Drive

On May 31, 2026, at 8:04 p.m., the Emergency Communication and Citizens Services (ECCS) received a ShotSpotter alert for gunfire indicated in the 1200 block of Warwick Drive.

Upon arrival, Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) officers located a crime scene. While investigating and searching for potential victims, officers were notified of a walk‑in gunshot victim at a local hospital. Officers identified the victim as Nyquez Baker (M/23) of Virginia Beach, who was treated for gunshot wounds, and his injuries were not considered life-threatening.

The VBPD Homicide Squad assumed the lead of the investigation.

On June 2, 2026, detectives arrested Antonio McPherson (M/24) of Norfolk in connection with the incident. As the investigation continued, detectives developed additional leads identifying Nyquez Baker as a second suspect. On June 3, 2026, detectives arrested Baker (M/23) of Virginia Beach.

McPherson was arrested and charged with aggravated malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and reckless handling of a firearm resulting in injury.

Baker was arrested and charged with attempted malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, reckless handling of a firearm, and possession of a firearm by a violent felon.

This case remains under investigation. Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact the VBPD Detective Bureau at (757) 385-4101 or Crime Solvers at 1(888)-LOCK-U-UP or P3Tips.com.

(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.)