VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Five men face jail time in connection with the killing of an 18-year-old, along with their involvement in gang activity, the commonwealth's attorney's office said Monday.
22-year-old Hassan Abdul Johnson, who faced a jury trial, will be sentenced on Dec. 15. He was found guilty the following charges:
Second-degree murder
Maliciously shooting at car resulting in death
Participation in criminal act for benefit of gang
Two counts of maliciously shooting at occupied vehicle
Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
20-year-old Nasir Nesshon Thomas, who faced a jury trial, was sentenced to 73 years in prison, with five suspended. He will serve 68 years of jail time on the following charges:
Second-degree murder
Maliciously shooting at car resulting in death