Albert Lamonte Henderson Jr. was 41 when he was fatally shot on the morning of February 20, 2023, in the 1500 block of Lasalle Avenue in Portsmouth, Virginia. First responders found him with a serious gunshot wound; he was taken to a local hospital and later pronounced dead.

The Portsmouth Police Department opened a homicide investigation and identified a suspect. On March 2, 2023, 37-year-old Marcus Starks was taken into custody and charged with first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. The charges allege a deliberate and violent act that resulted in Henderson’s death.

Those with information about the shooting or who knew Henderson are asked to come forward to assist the ongoing investigation.