On the evening of December 11, 2022, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, a violent incident cut short the life of 18-year-old Evan Michael Labella. A young White man known for his love of biking, skateboarding, and a knack for fixing things, his passions also included wrestling, dirt bikes, and music. His sudden passing left a deep void in the lives of his family and many friends who remembered him for his vibrant personality.
That Sunday, at approximately 5:20 p.m., Evan and another person
arrived at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital suffering from gunshot wounds. Police were notified and determined the shooting had occurred in the 300 block of Riverwood Court. While the second victim was treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to their lower extremities, Evan's injuries proved to be fatal. He was pronounced dead by hospital personnel.
The Virginia Beach Police Department launched an immediate investigation into the homicide. Detectives began processing the crime scene on Riverwood Court and pursuing leads. Their work led to the identification and arrest of a suspect, 18-year-old Cameron Mooty, also a resident of Virginia Beach. Police did not release information about a possible motive for the shooting.
Following his arrest, Mooty was charged with several serious felonies: second-degree murder for the death of Evan Labella, aggravated assault for the injury of the second victim, and two counts of using a firearm during the commission of a felony. At his arraignment, where he appeared via video conference, he was ordered held without bail, and a public defender was appointed to represent him.
The legal proceedings against Cameron Mooty concluded when he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and related charges in connection with Evan Labella's death, bringing the case to a resolution.
