Darrell Dante Morton, 33, was shot to death in the early morning hours of July 6, 2023, near the Crater Square Apartments in Petersburg, Virginia. A lifelong Petersburg resident born June 26, 1990, Morton — known as Tae — worked at Standard Motors in Prince George and was remembered for his bright smile, devotion to his children, and love of rap music and sports, especially the Washington Commanders and LeBron James.

Neighbors reported hearing what some described as about 100 gunshots just before 2 a.m. Police found Morton’s body near the 1000 block of South Crater Road and investigators placed at least 50 evidence markers at the scene.

If anyone has information about the shooting or saw activity near South Crater Road that night, contact the Petersburg Police Department or Crime Solvers.