On the night of March 9, 2023, in Newport News, Virginia, the lives of two young men were tragically cut short by gun violence. Alijah Demonte Gilliam, an 18-year-old male, was one of the victims in what became a double homicide investigation for local police.
Shortly after 10:00 p.m., Newport News Police officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Roam Court, located near the Westover Station Apartments, after receiving reports of gunfire in the area.
Upon their arrival, they discovered a grim scene. Both Alijah Gilliam and another 18-year-old, Damari Hall, were found suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite the immediate response from emergency services, both young men were pronounced dead at the scene.
The initial investigation into the double homicide began swiftly, with detectives canvassing the area for evidence and seeking information from the community. However, in the days and weeks that followed the shooting, authorities did not release any information regarding potential suspects or a possible motive for the killings.
As of late 2025, the case has grown cold, and no arrests have been made in connection with the deaths of Alijah Gilliam and Damari Hall. The Newport News Police Department continues to appeal to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the investigation. The community has been left seeking answers and justice for the two teenagers whose lives were taken that March evening.
