In the evening of May 7, 2025, in the first block of Connor Place in Portsmouth, Virginia, a burst of violence cut short the life of 32-year-old Nikale Kwame Gordon Sr. First responders arrived at the scene, just off George Washington Highway, around 8:20 p.m. to find Gordon suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was rushed to a local hospital for medical attention, but his injuries proved to be too severe, and he later died.
The Portsmouth Police Department's Major Crime
Unit immediately launched a homicide investigation into the shooting death of the Black male. Their efforts quickly identified a suspect, 28-year-old Hasaun Nyquan Williams. Before his capture, authorities released a public alert, describing Williams as a Black male, standing 5'7' and weighing approximately 150 pounds, and considering him to be armed and dangerous. He was believed to have fled the scene in a white 2013 BMW sedan.
Less than a week after the fatal shooting, on May 13, 2025, police successfully located and arrested Hasaun Nyquan Williams. He was taken into custody and is facing multiple serious charges in connection with Gordon's death. These charges include second-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and malicious shooting. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting remains ongoing as the case moves forward through the criminal justice system.
