On the night of August 12, 2025, gunfire erupted in the 400 block of Terrace Avenue in Petersburg, Virginia. Police found two men who had been shot; both were taken to local hospitals. One was 38-year-old Jamar Nathaniel Wilson, whose injuries were described as life-threatening. Wilson died from those wounds on August 14, 2025, a death later announced by police.

The other injured man was identified as 25-year-old Keniard Deonta Sarcez Watson. Authorities charged Watson in connection with Wilson’s death with first-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a violent felon. Officials say they are not seeking any additional suspects in the case.

If anyone has information about the shooting on Terrace Avenue or knew Jamar Wilson, please come forward to help the investigation.