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Virginia Beach Enacts 9:30 PM Curfew Amid Shootings

4/18/2026

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  • Virginia Beach implemented a new nighttime curfew for all ages, starting at 9:30 p.m., after two shootings.
  • The City Council approved the measure and plans to defend it.
  • Lisa Lawrence, a resident, filed an emergency lawsuit challenging the curfew, arguing it exceeds city authority under state law and should be enacted only in response to imminent threats.
  • The curfew adds to the 7 p.m. curfew for unaccompanied minors.