Steve Allen Summerville, 32, of Port Arthur, Texas, was killed on May 27, 2021, after being shot multiple times during a disturbance at Avery Trace Apartments. Police found Summerville suffering from his injuries and he was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. No motive has been confirmed.

Port Arthur police say Summerville and Marcarius Gerard, 26, had a verbal and physical altercation before the shooting. Investigators received information identifying Gerard, also known as Nu, as the person who fired the shots, and a witness provided details that led a Jefferson County grand jury to indict Gerard for murder on June 16, 2021. The Port Arthur Criminal Investigations Division continues to investigate, and authorities have asked for tips, including anonymous Crime Stoppers reports.

The community and Summerville’s family have been deeply affected by his death. If anyone who knew Summerville or who was at Avery Trace Apartments on May 27, 2021 has information, please share it with the Port Arthur Police Department or Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas.