On the evening of July 17, 2024, in Portsmouth, Virginia, emergency services responded to a call regarding a break-in and a shooting. The incident occurred in the 700 block of North Street, where police discovered a man suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. The victim was identified as 40-year-old Breon Grant, a male resident of the city.
Medical personnel pronounced Grant dead at the scene.
The preliminary investigation suggested that the shooting took place during a break-in at the location. However, law enforcement officials have not released further details about the circumstances leading to the altercation.
The Portsmouth Police Department's Major Crime Unit is actively investigating the case as a homicide. To date, no information has been made public regarding any potential suspects or persons of interest in connection with the shooting. Authorities are urging anyone with information that could assist in the investigation to come forward and contact the Portsmouth Police Department or the Crime Line. The investigation into the death of Breon Grant remains ongoing.
