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Keontre N. Thornhill

Case from Portsmouth, VA dated Apr 26, 2024

Victim Details

Keontre N. Thornhill

Male

Black / African American

Portsmouth

VA

2024-04-26

10

Keontre

N. Thornhill

06/25/2026

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In the city of Portsmouth, Virginia, a young life was tragically cut short on April 26, 2024. Keontre N. Thornhill, a 10-year-old boy, was inside his home on Farragut Street when he was struck by a stray bullet. Responding officers attempted to save him before he was rushed to a hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. The incident, which stemmed from a dispute between teenage girls that escalated into violence, sent shockwaves through the community.

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  • News 3 WTKR Norfolk: Police still looking for person of interest in connection to Portsmouth boy's death
  • Daily Press: Stepfather of 10-year-old boy killed by stray bullet: ‘If I don’t be strong I’m just gonna fall apart’
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