Dresean LaMarta Porter, 29, was shot and killed on Christmas evening, December 25, 2020, in the 800 block of Tyler Street in Norfolk, Virginia. Police responded about 8:30 p.m. after reports of gunfire and found Porter with a significant gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Norfolk Police Department identified him the next day and confirmed he was a Norfolk resident.

Initial reports offered few details about motive or a suspect. Detectives asked the public to come forward with information and provided the Norfolk Crime Line and the P3Tips mobile app for anonymous tips.

If anyone was in the area that evening or has information about Porter’s death, please contact investigators through the tip lines mentioned.