October 13, 2026
Suspect Charged With Murder After Weekend Shooting in Petersburg
Headline card by The Night Desk
Petersburg police have arrested a suspect in a homicide from this past weekend.
In a late-night statement on Oct. 12, the Petersburg Bureau of Police identified the suspect as Dionte Treyvon Howard, 29. He has been charged with second-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and use of a firearm by a convicted felon. Police say he is being held without bond.
The shooting happened Oct. 10 in the 1400 block of Pin Oaks Drive, in the eastern end of town. First responders found an unidentified man with a life-threatening gunshot wound; despite efforts to resuscitate him at the scene, he was pronounced dead at Bon Secours Southside Medical Center in Petersburg.
The victim's identity has not been publicly released.
"The Petersburg Bureau of Police recognizes the lasting impact that gun violence has on victims, families, and neighborhoods," police said in the statement. "We remain committed to addressing gun violence, holding offenders accountable, and working with the community to promote public safety for all Petersburg residents."
No motive has been publicly released. Howard is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. The Night Desk will update this story as charges move through the court system.
Source: The Progress-Index.
Source: The Progress-Index — read the original report
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