In the winter of 2019, the life of 53-year-old Kenneth R. Ard was tragically cut short in Portsmouth, Virginia. On the evening of January 7th, police responded to a call about a person with a gunshot wound in the 2800 block of Rapidan Street. Upon arrival, they found Mr. Ard, a male, suffering from a serious injury. He was immediately transported to a local hospital for treatment, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
The initial investigation by the
Portsmouth Police Department quickly classified Mr. Ard's death as a homicide. Detectives from the department's Violent Crimes Unit took charge of the case, beginning the arduous process of piecing together the events that led to the fatal shooting. At the time of the incident, authorities did not release any information about a potential motive or any persons of interest.
In the days and years that have followed, there has been no publicly available information regarding any arrests made in connection with the murder of Kenneth Ard. Details about any potential suspect or suspects have not been released by law enforcement officials. The case remains an open and ongoing investigation, leaving a community to mourn and a family still waiting for answers and for justice to be served in the untimely death of their loved one.
