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Accident – Death – Obituary News : Teenage Boy Arrested in Connection with Multiple Shootings in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — In a shocking turn of events, a 17-year-old boy has been apprehended by the Portsmouth police for his alleged involvement in three separate shootings, one of which resulted in the tragic death of an innocent bystander. Ja’Marion Williams, the accused, now faces a host of charges, including second-degree murder and underage possession of a firearm.
The most recent incident Williams is accused of took place on Veterans Day near the London Oaks Apartments in the 1100 block of Virginia Avenue. The victim, identified as 32-year-old Darrio Murden, was fatally shot in the attack. According to authorities, there were four suspects involved in the shooting, including Williams. Two other individuals, LeShon Byrd, 26, of Portsmouth, and an unnamed 17-year-old, have also been apprehended in connection with the incident.
Following the shooting on Saturday, Williams managed to evade immediate capture, prompting the police to seek the public’s assistance in locating him. Authorities issued a warning, emphasizing that the teenager could be armed and dangerous.
However, this is not the first time Williams has found himself in trouble with the law. In October 2022, detectives allege that he was the driver of a stolen Dodge Ram when one of his passengers, also a 17-year-old boy, was shot. In response, the other occupants of the vehicle returned fire on two unidentified men. As a result, Williams faced multiple charges related to that incident, including felony aggravated malicious wounding, felony gang participation, and felony possession of stolen property.
The Veterans Day shooting was just one of several violent incidents that unfolded over the weekend in Hampton Roads. The region experienced a wave of shootings, leaving one person dead and at least seven others injured. Norfolk, Hampton, and Suffolk were among the cities that reported additional incidents.
The arrest of Ja’Marion Williams brings some relief to the community, as they grapple with the aftermath of these senseless acts of violence. The Portsmouth police are committed to ensuring the safety and security of the residents and will continue their investigation into these incidents.
As the case progresses, the authorities urge anyone with further information regarding these shootings to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation. The police department remains dedicated to bringing justice to the victims and their families, while also working towards preventing such incidents in the future.
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