Bernard Maurice Clack, 28, was driving with two companions after a stop at a convenience store on Turnpike Road in Portsmouth, Virginia on the night of August 2, 2022, when another car pulled alongside at the intersection of Portsmouth Boulevard and Deep Creek Boulevard and fired multiple shots into Clack’s vehicle. One bullet struck Clack in the back of the head. An uninjured passenger drove the vehicle to a nearby hospital, where Clack was treated but later died of his wound; another man in the car was wounded and expected to recover.

Investigators learned a man named Jerry Pork Jr. had been at the same convenience store shortly before the shooting, though no confrontation was reported there. Later developments included a jury verdict finding Jerry Pork Jr. guilty of first-degree murder and several firearms offenses in connection with Clack’s death; sentencing is scheduled.

Clack is remembered as a hardworking, respectful and humble man and a devoted Girl Dad. If anyone has information about the shooting or knew Bernard, please come forward with tips or memories.