Do you know who murdered Everette Harrison in 2012?
In the winter of 2012, a community in Newport News, Virginia, was shaken by the sudden and violent death of a beloved local figure. Everette Antonio Harrison Sr., a 48-year-old Black male known affectionately to his friends and family as 'Cooney' and 'Radioman,' was fatally shot on December 11 of that year. Born on December 16, 1964, Harrison was a man who found joy in the simple pleasures of life, with a deep passion for music and a talent for working on cars.
The tragic incident unfolded in the afternoon when Harrison was at a local store. In a senseless act of violence, he became the victim of a drive-by shooting. Emergency services were called to the scene, but his injuries were too severe. Medics pronounced Everette Harrison dead at 2:47 PM, just five days shy of his 49th birthday. The news of his untimely death sent ripples of grief through his family and the wider community, who remembered him for his vibrant personality.
In the wake of the shooting, the Newport News Police Department launched an investigation into the homicide. Authorities appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the apprehension of those responsible for Harrison's death. Despite their efforts and the initial shock and outcry from the community, public information regarding any significant developments in the case has been limited. To date, details about any arrests made, or the identification of any suspects in the murder of Everette Harrison, have not been made publicly available. The case remains a painful and unresolved chapter for his loved ones and the community he called home.
