Wayne Antonio Morris, a 33-year-old Black male, was shot and killed in Portsmouth, Virginia on April 15, 2024. The incident occurred on Suburban Parkway. Known to his friends and family as "Guda Rich," Morris was born on October 19, 1990, in Norfolk, Virginia. He resided in Suffolk, Virginia with his mother and was employed as a stocker at a Planters' Peanut Company. His interests included writing music, rapping, and dancing.
He was known for his kind soul, sweet personality, and a bright smile that could light up a room.
In connection with the deadly shooting, 20-year-old Tyrese Soto was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. Soto is being held in the Portsmouth jail. Wayne Morris was remembered by his family for being very protective, especially of his mother, with whom he shared a very special bond. He was predeceased by his father and a sister.
