On a late Sunday night in Portsmouth, Virginia, the life of 26-year-old Calton L. Dodd was tragically cut short. Emergency services received a call for police and medical assistance at approximately 11:30 PM on January 26, 2020, directing them to the 1000 block of Cherokee Road. Upon their arrival at the Hodges Manor Apartments, officers discovered Dodd suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body.
Medics promptly transported the young man to a local hospital for treatment.
Despite the efforts of the medical team, Calton Dodd succumbed to his injuries shortly after his arrival. The Portsmouth Police Department subsequently launched a homicide investigation into the shooting. Investigators canvassed the area and spoke with potential witnesses, but no immediate leads or descriptions of a suspect were available in the initial stages of the inquiry.
Born on March 30, 1993, in Portsmouth, Calton was known for his positive energy and wonderful personality. Described by his family as a 'people person,' he grew up in the Cavalier Manor section of the city and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 2012. His friends and family remember him as someone who was always joking, laughing, and being the life of the party. As of the latest available reports, no arrests have been made in connection with his murder, and the case remains an open investigation. Authorities continue to ask for the public's help for any information that could lead to the identification and arrest of the person or people responsible for his death.
