On the evening of July 15, 2024, in Portsmouth, Virginia, Carlton Jermaine Sherrod Jr., a 22-year-old male, was shot and killed. The incident took place in the 1400 block of Maple Avenue, where police responded to a report of a shooting at approximately 7:20 p.m. Upon their arrival, officers discovered Sherrod suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency medical services transported him to a local hospital for treatment, but he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. The Portsmouth Police Department has opened an investigation into the shooting death of Carlton Jermaine Sherrod Jr.
At this time, authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the homicide. The investigation remains ongoing as detectives continue to seek information from the public to help solve the case.
