In the early evening of September 21, 2017, in Newport News, Virginia, 18-year-old Marvin Gordon was fatally shot. Another male, a 16-year-old, was also wounded in the shooting which occurred in the area of Deputy Lane. Gordon was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the other victim was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The investigation into the shooting led to the arrests of two brothers. Eighteen-year-old Kamron Drake Kerr was taken into custody the day after the incident. His 19-year-old brother, Kyle David Kerr, was also identified as a suspect. Both were charged with first-degree murder, malicious assault, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
Court records indicate that the shooting may have stemmed from a drug deal that went awry. According to a criminal complaint, the suspects produced a gun during the transaction and shot both victims. However, Marvin Gordon's mother has disputed this account, stating she believes her son was targeted and lured outside to be killed. She maintains that he was not involved in any wrongdoing and was a beloved young man.
In a turn of events, the charges against both Kamron and Kyle Kerr were later dropped in 2018. The case remains a painful memory for Gordon's family, who continue to seek justice for his death. His mother has expressed her ongoing grief and her hope that those responsible will one day be held accountable for their actions. The community was reported to have cooperated with the police during the initial investigation.
