Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Marvin Briggs death by force case profile photo

Marvin Briggs

Case from Petersburg, VA dated Sep 01, 2019

Victim Details

Marvin Briggs

Male

Black / African American

Petersburg

VA

2019-09-01

40

Marvin

Briggs

07/09/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the late summer of 2019, the life of Marvin 'Mario' Cherome Briggs, a 40-year-old Black male, was abruptly ended. On the evening of September 1st, police were called to the 2300 block of Navajo Court in Petersburg, Virginia, where a double shooting had occurred. Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims. One individual was transported to a local hospital for treatment, but Briggs was pronounced dead at the scene.

The sudden and violent nature of his death sent ripples of grief thro ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Marvin Briggs, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (6)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Richmond Times-Dispatch: Man arrested in Labor Day weekend fatal shooting in Petersburg
  • https://www.nbc12.com: Petersburg man charged with murder in Sept. 1 shooting
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 4 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    I’ve been following Marvin Briggs’ case, and something that's been weighing on my mind is how of... ...Read More
    03/05/2024
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Marvin Briggs

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Petersburg, Virginia

    Rashawn Mays death by force case in Petersburg, VA

    Rashawn Mays

    Death: May 07, 2016
    In the spring of 2016, the life of a young Petersburg man was tragically cut short, leaving a family l ...Read More
    Robert Wyche death by force case in Petersburg, VA

    Robert Wyche

    Death: Jun 21, 1974
    In the summer of 1974, a shadow fell over Petersburg General Hospital in Virginia, as an unusual and n ...Read More
    James W. Smith Jr. death by force case in Petersburg, VA

    James W. Smith Jr.

    Death: Feb 22, 2018
    In the quiet community of Ettrick, Virginia, a tragic scene unfolded on a late February day in 2018, 8 ...Read More
    Wayne Leon Tucker Jr. death by force case in Petersburg, VA

    Wayne Leon Tucker Jr.

    Death: Jun 09, 2022
    In the early hours of a Thursday morning in Petersburg, Virginia, the life of 23-year-old Wayne Leon o ...Read More
    Tyron R. Clanton death by force case in Petersburg, VA

    Tyron R. Clanton

    Death: Sep 29, 2025
    In the early evening of September 29, 2025, a dispute outside a gas station on East Washington Stree e ...Read More
    Matthew Gibbs death by force case in Petersburg, VA

    Matthew Gibbs

    Death: Aug 24, 2023
    In the late summer of 2023, the community of Petersburg, Virginia, was shaken by a senseless act of f ...Read More
    Dominique Hill death by force case in Petersburg, VA

    Dominique Hill

    Death: Jan 25, 2020
    On a winter evening in Petersburg, Virginia, the life of 30-year-old Dominique Antwone Hill was trag a ...Read More