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Man charged with murder in Gilmerton Ave. shooting arrested: Portsmouth Police

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PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The man accused of a murder on Gilmerton Ave. that occurred on Sept. 24 has been arrested and charged Wednesday, according to Portsmouth Police.

Tony Anthony McKeithan, 65, was charged with, first-degree murder, malicious shooting, discharge of a firearm in public, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, shooting within 1,000 feet of a school zone and use of a firearm.

Watch: Man charged with murder in connection to deadly shooting on Gilmerton Ave.

Man charged with murder in connection to deadly shooting on Gilmerton Ave.

McKeithan was arraigned in court this morning, police said.

Officers responded to the 300 block of Gilmerton Avenue Sept. 24 to find 38-year-old Marvin Hatcher suffering from a gunshot wound, where he died on the scene.

McKeithan is currently being held without bail, says the PPD.