VBPD Makes Arrest in Homicide on Oleander Circle

On May 10, 2025, at approximately 12:20 p.m., Emergency Communications and Citizen Services (ECCS) received a 911 call from a resident in the 600 block of Oleander Cir. who found bullet holes in their property. 

Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) officers arrived on scene and observed a deceased adult female outside on the neighboring property. The female was later identified as Christine Donahue (F/54) of Virginia Beach. 

While on scene, officers identified Brian Burton (M/54) of Virginia Beach as the suspect. Burton was taken into custody and charged with Second Degree Murder and Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony. 

(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.)