Man accused of Virginia Beach shooting waives preliminary hearing

Malik Brown faces charges including aggravated malicious wounding and firearm offenses.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Malik Brown, the man accused of shooting another man multiple times on Village Drive in Virginia Beach last October, appeared in court and waived his right to a preliminary hearing. By doing so, the case will now move forward without prosecutors having to present evidence at that stage. Brown faces several charges, including aggravated malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and reckless handling of a firearm.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenge of gun violence in Virginia Beach, which has seen a rise in shootings in recent years. The decision by Brown to waive the preliminary hearing suggests the prosecution may have a strong case, though the ultimate outcome remains to be seen.

The details

Police say Brown shot a 27-year-old man multiple times on Village Drive on October 24, 2025. The victim survived and was taken to the hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. By waiving the preliminary hearing, Brown has opted to move the case forward without prosecutors having to present evidence at that stage, which is a procedural step and does not indicate an admission of guilt.

  • The shooting occurred on October 24, 2025.
  • Brown appeared in court and waived his preliminary hearing on February 13, 2026.

The players

Malik Brown

The man accused of shooting another man multiple times on Village Drive in Virginia Beach last October.

27-year-old man

The victim of the shooting, who survived and was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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What’s next

The case will now move forward without the preliminary hearing, and prosecutors will likely present their evidence at a future court date.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenge of gun violence in Virginia Beach and the importance of the judicial process in addressing such incidents, even as the ultimate outcome remains to be seen.