NOTE: This video is previous coverage from 4/6/24

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) - A man was found guilty of second-degree murder and use of a firearm in relation to a shooting on April 5, 2024, according to the Virginia Beach Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney.

The victim, 21-year-old Kalani Matthaeus Bailey-Cortez, was shot outside of a friend's house after taking his friend home from a party they attended. The mother of Bailey-Cortez's child also attended the same party and requested the suspect, 19-year-old Sa’Quan Tyreese Ward, to pick her up, says the CA's office.

Evidence from the CA's office showed that after Bailey-Cortez's friend went inside their home, a SUV containing Ward pulled up to Bailey-Cortez’s parked car. Ward exited the vehicle and proceeded to shoot five times into

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