In the early morning hours of June 27, 2024, the life of 25-year-old Quashawn D. Perry, a Black male, was tragically cut short in Portsmouth, Virginia. At approximately 1:44 a.m., police responded to a call of a shooting in the 1400 block of Talley Circle. Upon arrival, officers discovered Perry suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound.
Emergency services transported Perry to a local hospital for medical attention.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The Portsmouth Police Department subsequently launched a murder investigation into the shooting.
As of the latest available information, authorities have not publicly identified any suspects in connection with Quashawn D. Perry's death, and no arrests have been made. The investigation remains ongoing, and police have not released details regarding a potential motive for the shooting. Law enforcement has urged anyone with information that may aid detectives in their investigation to come forward and contact the Portsmouth Police Investigations Bureau or the Crime Line. Perry's family has been left to grieve their profound loss, expressing their deep sorrow and desire for justice for their loved one.
