On the evening of March 24, 2023, at about 8:31 p.m., police responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the 1100 block of 25th Street in Newport News and found 59-year-old John Vorice Claud outside with a fatal gunshot wound. Emergency responders pronounced him deceased at the scene.

Born January 26, 1964, to Lionel and Fannie Kearse Claud, John grew up in the Newport News public schools and worked as a laborer in various positions. Friends and family described him as loved by many who knew him; his sudden, violent death has left the community searching for answers.

Newport News Police opened a homicide investigation, canvassed the area for evidence and witnesses, and as of the latest information no arrests or publicly identified suspects have been announced. Anyone with information is asked to contact the anonymous Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or submit tips through P3Tips.com.

Did anyone in the neighborhood see or hear anything that night that might help investigators?