Robert D. Parker was shot and killed on July 6, 2022, on Virginia Avenue in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was 29 years old. Emergency responders found Parker with life-threatening injuries; he later died from those wounds. Another person was injured in the same incident and survived.

A memorial of flowers, candles and messages appeared on Virginia Avenue as friends, family and community members mourned. The Portsmouth Police Department opened a homicide investigation but released no information about suspects or a motive. No arrests have been publicly announced.

If anyone saw activity on Virginia Avenue that evening or has information that could help the investigation, please contact the Portsmouth Police Department.