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Man & woman found shot to death in Portsmouth

Posted at 8:04 AM, Mar 16, 2019
and last updated 2019-03-16 08:05:29-04

PORTSMOUTH, Va. - Police were searching for a suspect in a shooting that left two people dead Saturday morning.

Officers responded to the 3600 block of Gateway Drive around 12:30 a.m.

Sheldon Marcus Porter

When officers got there they found an adult male, 66-year-old Wilbur Giles and woman, 34-year-old Chiquita Giles, suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper body.

Medics responded and pronounced the victims deceased, police said. Loved ones have set up a Gofundme for the Giles family, click here for more.

Police said 36-year-old Sheldon Marcus Porter was wanted and had warrants for two counts of 1st degree murder, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a felon.

On March 22 Porter turned himself in to authorities.

If you have any information that could help police call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-6887) or submit tips via the P3 Tips app found in the Google Play and App stores or at www.portsmouthcrimeline.com.

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