Bennie Anthony Artis Jr. murdered or death by force in Portsmouth, Virginia.

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Bennie Anthony Artis Jr., a 51-year-old man from Portsmouth, Virginia, tragically lost his life on March 23, 2025. Artis was found unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds late Sunday afternoon in the 500 block of Cumberland Avenue. Authorities pronounced him dead at the scene. His passing deeply affected his community, as he was known for his contributions and kindness, particularly through his car wash business, which he operated in the London Plaza area of Portsmouth.

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13newsnow.com: Second arrest made in Cumberland Avenue homicide

News 3 WTKR Norfolk: Man shot, killed on Cumberland Ave in Portsmouth

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Victim Details

name

Bennie Anthony Artis Jr.

gender

Male

race

Black / African American

city

Portsmouth

state

Date of Death

2025-03-23

Age at Death

First Name

Bennie

Last Name

Anthony Artis Jr.

Last Updated

11/08/2025

Bennie Anthony Artis Jr.
Death by Force

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Bennie Anthony Artis Jr. Death by Force

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Bennie Anthony Artis Jr.
Death by Force