Virginia Beach police have arrested five people in connection with the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Joshua Rice, who was killed on April 4, 2025, on Osprey Street.
The investigation, led by VBPD’s Violent Crimes Unit, has resulted in a wave of arrests over the past few weeks:
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Nasir Carter, 18, was arrested on April 30 and charged with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in a felony.
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Ekue Dossekpli, 19, was taken into custody earlier, on April 11, facing the same charges.
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Taejohn Stewart, 21, was arrested on May 1 and is also charged with second-degree murder and firearm use during a felony.
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Shaquita West, 29, was charged with concealing or destroying evidence. She was arrested on April 7.
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Keondre Willie, 21, was arrested on April 10 and faces the same charges as the others tied directly to the killing.
Chief Paul Neudigate credited the thorough work of the department’s detectives.
“I am incredibly proud of the investigative efforts of our officers to bring closure to Mr. Rice’s family and loved ones,” said Chief Neudigate. “Our detectives led a thorough and exhaustive investigation to ensure justice was served.”
No further details about the motive or circumstances of the shooting have been released. The investigation remains ongoing.