Steve Allen Summerville, a 32-year-old male from Port Arthur, Texas, tragically died on May 27, 2021, from multiple gunshot wounds sustained during a shooting at Avery Trace Apartments. Summerville was found suffering from his injuries when police arrived at the scene, and he was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. The Port Arthur Police Department has been investigating the incident, but a motive for the shooting has not been confirmed.
Following the incident, the Port Arthur
Police Department launched a thorough investigation. On June 16, 2021, the Jefferson County grand jury indicted Marcarius Gerard, a 26-year-old resident of Port Arthur, on a murder charge in connection with Summerville's death. According to police reports, Summerville and Gerard had engaged in a verbal and physical altercation prior to the shooting. Investigators received information that Gerard, also known as "Nu," was the one who shot Summerville. A witness came forward with a statement that provided crucial details about the altercation and shooting, leading to Gerard's indictment.
The case remains under active investigation by the Criminal Investigations Division of the Port Arthur Police Department. The department has urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward and provide anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas. The investigation continues as authorities work to gather more evidence and build a strong case against the suspect.
Summerville's death has deeply affected the Port Arthur community, and his family and friends have been mourning the loss of the young man. The case has also drawn attention to issues of gun violence and the need for community safety measures. As the investigation progresses, the hope is that justice will be served for Steve Allen Summerville and his loved ones.
