Third Defendant Appears in Court in Norfolk I-264 Shooting Case

Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, October 15, 2026 —

Malachi Mayo, identified as a third defendant in a case involving a deadly shooting on I-264 in Norfolk, appeared in Virginia Beach General District Court. The shooting resulted in the death of a 19-year-old woman.

Mayo is accused of disposing of evidence in connection with the July incident. The available information does not say what evidence he is accused of disposing of or provide further details about the allegation. It also does not state whether Mayo is accused of taking part in the shooting itself.

The information provided does not give the exact date of the shooting or specify the year of the July incident. It does not identify the other defendants or describe their roles, and it does not state when Mayo appeared in court or what occurred during the appearance.

No details were provided about the victim beyond her age and that she died as a result of the shooting. The account also does not specify the charges against Mayo, whether he entered a plea, or whether the court made any ruling. Those details remain unclear from the information available.

Story summarized from the original created by Jay Greene on www.wtkr.com, see more information here.