News

Actions

Portsmouth shooting now double homicide, police searching for suspects

Portsmouth shooting now double homicide, police searching for suspects
Portsmouth shooting now double homicide, police searching for suspects
Portsmouth shooting now double homicide, police searching for suspects
Portsmouth shooting now double homicide, police searching for suspects
Posted at 6:36 PM, Mar 06, 2023
and last updated 2023-03-11 07:59:41-05

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Police say the man injured in the double shooting in the 260 block of Dale Drive Sunday, March 5, has died from his injuries. This is now a double homicide investigation.

According to police, around 7:43 a.m., they responded to a report of a gunshot wound incident.

When they arrived, officers say they located a man with fatal injuries, and another man with life-threatening injuries, who later died in the hospital on March 6.

The victims have been identified as 28-year-old Carlos Cordova and 22-year-old Carlos Castro-Murillo.

Police say investigators are now searching for an unknown male who was seen driving an early to mid-2000s white ES Class Lexus.

Police have also released images of who they say is an unknown suspect.

unknown suspect.jpg
Police have also released images of who they say is an unknown suspect. Police are asking those with information about the suspect to contact the PPD Investigations Bureau at 757–393–8536. Or call the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP.
suspect.jpg
Police have also released images of who they say is an unknown suspect. Police are asking those with information about the suspect to contact the PPD Investigations Bureau at 757–393–8536. Or call the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP.

According to Portsmouth police, detectives are also looking for 27-year-old Akea M. Faison.

Police say she is charged with two counts of first degree murder, conspiracy to commit first degree murder, conspiracy to commit aggravated murder, conspiracy to commit robbery resulting in death, robbery resulting in death, and three counts of use of a firearm while committing a felony.

Police are asking for anyone with information on her whereabouts to contact the Portsmouth Police Department Investigations Bureau at 757-393-8536, or call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.

Stay with News 3 for updates.