PORTSMOUTH POLICE CHARGE SUSPECTS FOR MAPLE AVENUE HOMICIDE
UPDATE: 9/27/2022
40-year-old Antwann Gore is now in custody. He turned himself over to law enforcement Monday evening. He is charged with Four Counts of Aggravated Murder in connection to the Maple Avenue Homicide.
ORIGINAL RELEASE:
PORTSMOUTH, VA — On June 7, 2022, at approximately 9:36 a.m., officers responded to the 1600 block of Maple Avenue for a reported Gunshot Wound Incident. This incident resulted in the deaths of four people:
- 30-year-old Georgio Davonta Lee
- 37-year-old Oleisha Deanna Mears
- 34-year-old Ashley Merricks
- 66-year-old Samuel Jones
Detectives have identified two suspects: 40-year-old Antwann Gore and 57-year-old Raymond Gore.
Raymond Gore was apprehended on August 18th in reference to a separate shooting that occurred near the 4100 block of South Street. He has been charged with Four Counts of Aggravated Murder, Four Counts of Use of a Firearm, and Four Counts of Shooting in the Commission of a Felony, for the Maple Avenue Homicide.
Investigators are still searching for Antwann Gore. He is also charged with Four Counts of Aggravated Murder, Four Counts of Use of a Firearm, and Four Counts of Shooting in the Commission of a Felony. At this time, Antwann Gore is considered Armed and Dangerous.
We urge those with information about this incident or the whereabouts of Antwann Gore to contact the Investigations Bureau at 757–393–8536. Or call the Crime Line at **TIPS (**8477). Callers can also submit an anonymous tip through the Crime Line’s “P3 Tips” app or visit their website at www.portscrimeline.com. As always, Crime Line tipsters are never asked to give their name or required to testify in court. If a crime line caller’s tip leads to an arrest, the recovery of drugs or stolen property they could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.
