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2 More Charged in Oceanfront Shooting That Injured 6
Suspects Jamari D. Horton and Andrew P. Anthony face multiple felony counts.
Mar. 12, 2026 at 12:33pm
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Two more individuals, Jamari D. Horton and Andrew P. Anthony, have been charged for their involvement in the Saturday night shooting at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront that left six people between the ages of 18 and 24 injured. Horton faces charges of attempted malicious wounding and use of a firearm in a felony, while Anthony faces a lengthy list of charges including attempted robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, aggravated malicious wounding, malicious wounding, firearm use, and reckless handling of a firearm.
Why it matters
The Oceanfront area of Virginia Beach has seen an uptick in violent crime in recent years, raising concerns about public safety in the popular tourist destination. This latest shooting incident underscores the need for enhanced security measures and community-based solutions to address the root causes of gun violence in the region.
The details
According to police, the two new suspects, Jamari D. Horton and Andrew P. Anthony, were charged on Wednesday for their involvement in the Saturday night shooting that left six young adults injured. Horton was charged with one count of attempted malicious wounding and one count of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Anthony faces a much lengthier list of charges, including one count of attempted robbery, one count of conspiracy to commit robbery, five counts of aggravated malicious wounding, one count of malicious wounding, eight counts of using a firearm in the commission of a felony, one count of attempted malicious wounding and six counts of felony reckless handling of a firearm.
- The shooting incident occurred on Saturday night at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
- Jamari D. Horton and Andrew P. Anthony were charged on Wednesday, March 12, 2026.
The players
Jamari D. Horton
A 22-year-old resident of Chesapeake, Virginia who was charged with attempted malicious wounding and use of a firearm in a felony in relation to the Oceanfront shooting.
Andrew P. Anthony
A 19-year-old resident of Norfolk, Virginia who was charged with a lengthy list of felonies including attempted robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, aggravated malicious wounding, malicious wounding, firearm use, and reckless handling of a firearm in relation to the Oceanfront shooting.
Matheus F. Cavalcante
An individual who was charged on Sunday for his involvement in the Oceanfront shooting and was denied bond on Wednesday.
What’s next
The judge will determine if Matheus F. Cavalcante will be granted bail at a future hearing.
The takeaway
This latest shooting incident at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront underscores the need for comprehensive solutions to address gun violence and improve public safety in the region, including enhanced security measures, community-based interventions, and addressing the root causes of crime.
