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Arrest made in 2022 shooting death of 15-year-old boy in Virginia Beach

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A year-and-a-half since a 15-year-old boy was killed in a shooting on Friendship Square in Virginia Beach, police have arrested and charged a man in the crime.

Taveyoine Nishaun, 20, is facing charges of first-degree murder, unlawful use of a firearm, and gang participation in connection to the shooting, VBPD said Monday.

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On Oct. 30, 2022, police responded to reports of a shooting in the 1200 block of Friendship Square where they found the teen with a gunshot wound. He died three days later.

Nishaun was arrested on Friday.