Jury Convicts Angela Britt in Virginia Beach Murder
A jury found Angela Britt guilty of second-degree murder following the 2022 shooting of Deshawn Ginyard.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Violence
A Virginia Beach jury convicted 41-year-old Angela Britt of second-degree murder and multiple firearm-related charges. The verdict follows the discovery of Deshawn Ginyard, who was found dead in his home on April 1, 2022.
Why it matters
The conviction concludes a high-profile legal process involving forensic evidence that linked Britt to the crime scene. Britt was identified as having traveled from New Jersey to Virginia Beach with the victim before the fatal shooting occurred.
A jury found Britt guilty of second-degree murder, grand larceny, and multiple firearm charges on October 23, 2026. Judge Afshin Farashahi has scheduled the formal sentencing hearing for January 6, 2027.
The players
Angela Britt
She is the defendant convicted of second-degree murder and firearm offenses following the death of Deshawn Ginyard.
Deshawn Ginyard
He was the victim of a homicide who was found dead in his Level Green neighborhood home in Virginia Beach.
Afshin Farashahi
He is the judge presiding over the criminal case who will oversee the sentencing of the defendant.
The details
Forensic testing confirmed Ginyard's DNA on the shirt Britt wore when officers discovered a 9 mm handgun in her pants. Surveillance footage captured the pair entering the home at 5 a.m. on March 30, 2022, before Ginyard was found shot seven times.
Timeline
March 30, 2022: Angela Britt and Deshawn Ginyard were recorded entering the residence.
April 1, 2022: Ginyard was discovered deceased in his home.
October 23, 2026: A jury returned a guilty verdict against Britt.
January 6, 2027: The court will hold a sentencing hearing for Britt.
Legal Context
This case proceeds through the standard judicial process governing violent felonies in Virginia. The upcoming sentencing for Britt will be determined based on the framework established by the Virginia criminal justice system's sentencing guidelines for violent felonies.
The resolution of this case provides closure regarding a violent crime that occurred within the Level Green neighborhood. Residents can expect court proceedings to conclude formally in early 2027.
The takeaway
The case highlights the importance of forensic evidence and digital surveillance in securing convictions for violent offenses. Jurors relied on DNA analysis and internal body scanner findings to reach a verdict in this investigation.
What happens next
Judge Afshin Farashahi is set to preside over the sentencing hearing for Angela Britt on January 6, 2027.
Further reading
For more information on regional safety and ongoing legal proceedings, see the latest updates on Virginia Beach Violence.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WAVY-TV 10 Hampton Roads.
