PORTSMOUTH POLICE INVESTIGATE HOMICIDE ON GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGHWAY
UPDATE: 5/1/2023
Investigators have arrested 20-year-old Djuan Rapheal Jones Jr. He is charged with First Degree Murder, Attempted Aggravated Malicious Wounding, two counts of Shooting in the Commission of a Felony, and two counts of Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony. He is currently being held at the Portsmouth City Jail.
We urge those with information on his whereabouts to contact the Portsmouth Police Investigations Bureau at 757–393–8536. Or call the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP. You can also reach the Crime Line at **TIPS (**8477).
UPDATE: 6/13/2022
Detectives have acquired more images of an unknown suspect vehicle. It appears to be a 2014–2018 Silver Jeep Cherokee. Those with information about this vehicle are urged to contact detectives at 757–393–8536 or the Crimeline at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP.
ORIGINAL RELEASE:
PORTSMOUTH, VA — On June 6, 2022, at approximately 5:06 p.m., officers responded to the 4500 block of George Washington Highway for a reported gunshot wound incident near the Green Clean Car Wash. Officers located 45-year-old Melvin Gregory Bynum with several gunshot wounds. His injuries proved fatal, next of kin has been notified. Detectives have acquired surveillance footage of a possible suspect vehicle. Witnesses described a silver SUV with two armed males inside.
We urge those with information about this incident to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 757–393–8536. Or the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP. Tipsters can also use the Crime Line’s “P3 Tips” app. You can also submit information to the Portsmouth Crime Line Website at www.p3tips.com. Crime Line tipsters are never asked to give their names or required to testify in court. If a crime line caller’s tip leads to an arrest, they may be eligible for the recovery of up to $1000.
Edit: The victim’s name was previously reported as “Gregory Melvin Bynum,” that is inaccurate. His name is Melvin Gregory Bynum. We apologize for the error.
