Calvin Joyner

Murdered
Case Description
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On February 5, 2023, a tragic incident occurred in Portsmouth, Virginia, resulting in the deaths of 51-year-old twin brothers Calvin and Alvin Joyner. The shooting took place around 3:30 AM on Nashville Avenue in the Prentis Park neighborhood.

The incident also involved a third victim, a 61-year-old woman who survived the attack. According to court documents, the woman played dead to avoid being shot again after sustaining injuries to her neck, shoulder, and jaw. The bullet traveled to ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Calvin Joyner

    Male

    Black / African American

    Portsmouth

    VA

    2023-02-05

    51

    Calvin

    Joyner

    12/21/2024

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    06/26/2024
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    03/12/2023
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