On the evening of March 2, 2025, in Portsmouth, Virginia, a violent incident cut short the life of 24-year-old Remonds Delbridge. Police were called to the 2900 block of Arcadia Avenue around 9:11 p.m. following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered a chaotic scene with multiple victims. Delbridge was found unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Another man was found with life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
The investigation into the shooting revealed that two additional victims connected to the incident had independently sought treatment at a local hospital. The neighborhood, usually described as quiet, was shaken by the event, with investigators remaining at the scene for over nine hours to process evidence. During the investigation, Portsmouth Animal Control was also present and removed at least five dogs from the property.
In the weeks that followed, the Portsmouth Police Department's investigation led to a significant development. On March 20, 2025, police arrested 22-year-old Kareem Zavion Horton in connection with the deadly shooting. Horton faced a series of serious charges, including felony homicide, armed robbery, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, shooting within a building, and two counts of using a firearm in the commission of a felony. Following his arrest, Horton was held without bond. The investigation into the shooting that resulted in the death of Remonds Delbridge and the injury of three others remains ongoing.
