On Wednesday night, Virginia Beach witnessed a shocking and tragic incident that has prompted an Amber Alert and widespread concern across the state. The events unfolded on Jay Are Court at Virginia Wesleyan University in Virginia Beach, where a brutal stabbing took place, leaving a mother and her child with serious injuries. Following the attack, the alleged assailant, identified as Dana Demetrius Plummer, fled the scene with his three young children, leading to a statewide Amber Alert. The situation has left the community on edge as authorities race against time to locate the missing children and apprehend their father.
The sequence of events began around 8:48 p.m. when the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) received a frantic call reporting a stabbing in the 900 block of Jay Are Court. Officers arrived at the scene to find a horrifying situation: two individuals, an adult woman and a child, had been stabbed and were in need of immediate medical attention. The victims were swiftly transported to a local hospital, where they were treated for their injuries. While the exact details of their condition have not been fully disclosed, VBPD Media and Communications Coordinator Ricky LaBlue stated that their injuries were serious but not immediately life-threatening. However, he also emphasized that the situation was still volatile, and the victims’ condition could change as time progressed.
As investigators began piecing together the events leading up to the stabbing, a clearer picture of the horrific incident emerged. The suspected perpetrator, 36-year-old Dana Demetrius Plummer, had reportedly carried out the attack on the mother of his children before abducting their three young children and fleeing the scene. The abduction of the children—5-year-old Zayin Plummer, 3-year-old Zayir Plummer, and 1-year-old Za’riyah Plummer—immediately triggered a frantic search, with law enforcement agencies across Virginia working in coordination to locate the missing children and bring them to safety.
Dana Plummer, described as a 5-foot-9, 165-pound Black man with dark hair and brown eyes, is believed to have left the scene in a black 2024 Honda Passport SUV with Virginia temporary tag 37550R. The vehicle’s direction of travel remains unknown, heightening the urgency of the search. With the children believed to be in danger, the Virginia State Police issued an Amber Alert at 2 a.m. Thursday, signaling a statewide effort to locate the missing children.
As the Amber Alert was issued, authorities released detailed descriptions of the missing children in hopes of generating leads from the public. The eldest child, 5-year-old Zayin Plummer, is described as being approximately 4 feet tall and weighing around 100 pounds. He was last seen wearing rust-colored jeans and a light blue shirt. His younger brother, 3-year-old Zayir Plummer, is also about 4 feet tall and weighs 100 pounds. Zayir was last seen dressed in gray jeans and a black jacket. The youngest of the three children, 1-year-old Za’riyah Plummer, is described as being around 24 inches long and weighing 40 pounds. She was last seen wearing pink tights and a Trolls outfit.
The tragic events on Jay Are Court have left the Virginia Beach community reeling. The brutality of the attack, combined with the urgent search for the three young children, has cast a pall of fear and concern over the area. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the whereabouts of Dana Plummer or his children to come forward immediately. They have provided contact information for the VBPD Missing Person Detective, urging people to call 757-385-4101 if they have seen Plummer, his vehicle, or have any other relevant information.
As of now, law enforcement agencies across the state are working around the clock to locate the missing children and ensure their safety. The Amber Alert remains in effect, and police have expressed their hope that with the help of the public, they will be able to bring the children home safely and take Dana Plummer into custody.
This situation is a stark reminder of the unpredictable and often tragic nature of domestic violence incidents. It highlights the urgency of acting swiftly in cases where children’s safety is at risk. The entire community of Virginia Beach, along with concerned citizens across the state, are anxiously awaiting any updates on the whereabouts of Zayin, Zayir, and Za’riyah, hoping for their safe return.
As the investigation continues, authorities are focused on piecing together the events that led to this shocking act of violence and determining the best course of action to ensure the safety of the children.
