In the Berkley neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia, on the afternoon of April 21, 2026, Tony A. Roundtree, a 34-year-old man from Chesapeake, was shot and killed. The incident occurred shortly after 1 p.m. in the 500 block of Walker Avenue, near the intersection with Rockingham Street. When police officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Roundtree suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he was pronounced dead at the location of the shooting.
Following an investigation into the fatal shooting, the Norfolk Police Department identified a suspect. Two days later, on April 23, 28-year-old Montrail D. Washington was arrested in the neighboring city of Virginia Beach in connection with Roundtree's death. Washington has been charged with second-degree murder and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
After his arrest, Montrail D. Washington was taken to the Norfolk City Jail, where he is being held without bond. The investigation into the death of Tony Roundtree is reportedly ongoing. Authorities have encouraged anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward and contact the Crime Line or submit a tip through P3Tips.com.
