3 Henrico Men Charged After Shooting at Buffalo Wild Wings

Incident left 18-year-old critically injured in Mechanicsville restaurant parking lot

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Three Henrico men have been charged after a December shooting at a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant in Mechanicsville that left an 18-year-old man critically injured. The shooting occurred around 11 p.m. on December 13, 2025, when two groups of males got into an altercation inside the business that spilled out into the parking lot, leading to multiple shots being fired.

Why it matters

Gun violence and altercations in public spaces raise concerns about public safety, especially when innocent bystanders are caught in the crossfire. This incident highlights the need for better conflict resolution and de-escalation tactics to prevent such violent outbursts in the community.

The details

According to the Hanover County Sheriff's Office, the three suspects - Khaliyl Demond Habeeb Nasir (22), Mekhi Andrew Cooper (21), and Kalavion Nyronte Bailey (21) - fled the scene before deputies arrived. The initial investigation revealed that the altercation started inside the Buffalo Wild Wings and then spread to the parking lot, where multiple shots were fired.

  • The shooting occurred around 11 p.m. on December 13, 2025.
  • The three suspects were arrested on February 24, 2026.

The players

Khaliyl Demond Habeeb Nasir

A 22-year-old Henrico resident who was charged in connection with the shooting.

Mekhi Andrew Cooper

A 21-year-old Henrico resident who was charged in connection with the shooting.

Kalavion Nyronte Bailey

A 21-year-old Henrico resident who was charged in connection with the shooting.

Hanover County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that investigated the shooting and made the arrests.

18-year-old victim

The individual who was critically injured in the shooting.

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What they’re saying

“The initial investigation reveals that two different groups of males had an altercation inside the business, resulting in multiple firearms being displayed. The altercation spread to the parking lot, where multiple shots were fired. The suspects fled before deputies arrived on scene.”

— Hanover County Sheriff's Office (henricocitizen.com)

What’s next

The judge will determine if the three suspects will be granted bail at a hearing on March 5, 2026.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for better conflict resolution and de-escalation tactics to prevent gun violence in public spaces, especially when innocent bystanders are at risk of being caught in the crossfire.