On a tragic night in Portsmouth, Virginia, the life of 15-year-old Shanarde Wilson was cut short by gun violence. The male teenager was fatally shot on January 21, 2024, in the Olde Towne neighborhood of the city. Remembered as a funny and caring individual with a talent for art and a love for math and Virginia studies, his sudden death left a void in the lives of his family and friends.
In the early hours of that Sunday, police responded to reports of a shooting on North Street.
There, they found Wilson suffering from gunshot wounds. He was attending a party at an Airbnb at the time of the incident. Emergency services transported him to a local hospital, but tragically, he succumbed to his injuries.
Friends and family gathered for a vigil to honor his memory, sharing stories of his bubbly personality and love for playing basketball. They remembered him by his nicknames, 'Narde,' 'Nardo,' and 'N3.' His former teachers recalled a student with a memorable sense of humor and a beautiful smile, who, despite occasional difficulties, treated them with respect.
As of late 2025, there has been no publicly available information regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in the ongoing investigation into the death of Shanarde Wilson. The Portsmouth Police Department continues to seek information from the public to bring those responsible for his death to justice.
