Markal Cook Trial: Gun, Grief, and Gaps | Virginia Beach News

The trial of Markal Cook, accused of fatally shooting 15-year-old Jeyani Upshur at a carnival two years ago, is heating up. Cook, who was wounded that night, told police he was fleeing attackers and had no gun — but evidence paints a more complex picture. Witnesses describe a chaotic brawl where Upshur was shot while trying to help a friend. A nine-millimeter pistol was found near Cook, with ballistics linking it to spent shells — but not definitively to the fatal shot. A different caliber bullet was also found at the scene. Prosecutors are closing in, with one final witness to come before the defense takes the stand. The jury could begin deliberations as early as Friday. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fd18c9ddf78f852e