SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A teen accused of shooting and killing another teen at a Wawa in Suffolk last December will be tried as an adult.
Marques Jauron Boneparte, 17, of Suffolk, is charged with second-degree murder; felony homicide; shoot/stab, etc. in commission of felony; sale, distribute marijuana; firearm violation after involuntary commitment; possession of assault or handgun by juvenile; reckless handling of firearm; assault: shoot, stab, etc. in commission of felony; and use or display firearm in commission of felony.
He was indicted by a grand jury on those charges.
Police believe Boneparte shot and killed 18-year-old Torico Reaves Jr., of Virginia Beach, at Wawa in the 2900 block of Godwin Boulevard around 6 p.m. Dec. 5.
He was arrested Dec. 11.
Police didn’t initially identify Boneparte because he is a minor, but released his identity Friday because he will be tried as an adult for the shooting.
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