Suspect Arrested After Town Center Shooting Leaves Three Hurt

Davon D. Wright charged with multiple counts of malicious wounding and firearm offenses

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Three people were injured in a shooting early Sunday morning in the Town Center area of Virginia Beach, according to police. Officers responded to the 200 block of Market Street around 2 a.m. after reports of gunfire and found two men who had been shot. A third victim was later located further from the Town Center area. Davon D. Wright, a 32-year-old Virginia Beach resident, has been arrested and charged with three counts of malicious wounding, three counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and one count of discharging a firearm in public causing injury.

Why it matters

Shootings in public spaces like the Town Center area raise concerns about public safety and the need for increased security measures. This incident also highlights the ongoing challenge of gun violence in Virginia Beach and the importance of swift law enforcement response and prosecution of suspects.

The details

According to police, officers responded to the 200 block of Market Street in the Town Center area around 2 a.m. on Sunday after receiving reports of gunfire. They found two men who had been shot and transported them to a local hospital. A third victim was later located further away from the Town Center area. Davon D. Wright, a 32-year-old Virginia Beach resident, has been arrested and charged with three counts of malicious wounding, three counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and one count of discharging a firearm in public causing injury.

  • The shooting occurred around 2 a.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2026.
  • Davon D. Wright was arrested following the incident.

The players

Davon D. Wright

A 32-year-old Virginia Beach resident who has been arrested and charged in connection with the Town Center shooting.

Virginia Beach Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the shooting and made the arrest.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to work together as a community to address gun violence and ensure the safety of all residents and visitors to Virginia Beach.”

— Mayor Bobby Dyer, Mayor of Virginia Beach (Press Release)

What’s next

The suspect, Davon D. Wright, will appear in court on Thursday, February 27th for a bail hearing.

The takeaway

This shooting in a popular public space highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence in Virginia Beach and the importance of proactive law enforcement, community engagement, and comprehensive solutions to address the root causes of such incidents.