PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Charges were dismissed against one man who was charged in connection tokilling four people inside a home on Maple Avenue in June.
Antwann Gore, a relative of Raymond Gore, was arrested in connection to the shooting and faced four counts of aggravated homicide, four counts of use of a firearm, and four counts of shooting in the commission of a felony. Raymond Gore was arrested for a separate shooting incident.
According to online court records, a judge dismissed his case Wednesday morning. Gore attorney, Warren Kozak, tells me his charges were dropped because there were inconsistencies in the witness’s testimony today in court.
"The only witness the commonwealth had was a 20-time convicted felon whose story was extremely inconsistent. The inconsistencies were amazing. His testimony was all over the board," Kozak said.
"Did your client have anything to do with the quadruple shooting that happened?" News 3's Leondra Head asked Kozak. "No, nothing whatsoever," Kozak said.
One of the victim's killed, Georgio Lee’s uncle, Ronnie Lee says he’s not pleased that the charges were dropped.
"I'm seriously disappointed. I want to see justice served. I want this to play itself out and let justice run its course. Let the Commonwealth do what they have to do. Whoever knows anything, come out and tell," Lee said.
Raymond Gore is still charged with aggravated murder in connection to the quadruple shooting. Police confirmed that Raymond Gore and Antwann Gore are related.
"If he (Raymond) did it I want them to put him away for life," Lee said.
Raymond Gore is due back in court on February 1st, 2023.
The quadruple shooting took the lives of Ashley Merricks, Oleisha Mears, Georgio Lee, and Samuel Jones.
Antwann Gore was on the run after a months-long search before turning himself in.
It is unclear why the charges against Antwann Gore were dropped. Stay with News 3 for updates.
