Crime
Portez Smith charged for the murder in shooting death of 31-year-old Jesse Grover in Sharon
Smith was taken into custody and transported to the Mercer County Jail.
Authorities in Sharon, Pennsylvania, have identified the suspect in the shooting death of a man early Sunday morning.
Incident Overview
The Sharon Police Department responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Sunday at an apartment located on the 300 block of Logan Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers discovered 31-year-old Jesse Grover suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite officers’ efforts to provide immediate medical aid, Grover succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Suspect Details
Police identified the suspect as 25-year-old Portez Smith, also of Sharon.
According to authorities, Smith faces charges of criminal homicide and firearms not to be carried without a license.
Smith was taken into custody and transported to the Mercer County Jail.
He is awaiting arraignment by Judge Brian Arthur, although court records have not yet listed an official arraignment date.
Investigation and Assistance
The Brookfield Police Department assisted Sharon officers at the scene of the crime. Investigators continue to gather evidence to determine the circumstances leading up to the fatal shooting.
Sharon Police urge anyone with information about the incident to contact their department to aid in the ongoing investigation.
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting reported in Glen Burnie, Maryland, after an incident in which a suspect allegedly crashed a vehicle into a law enforcement agent.
Preliminary reports indicate that one suspect sustained a gunshot wound and was transported under a Priority B medical status.
Emergency medical services also responded to assist a law enforcement agent who reported neck pain; a second EMS unit was requested to provide additional medical evaluation and care.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting, including what prompted the vehicle collision and the use of force, have not yet been fully detailed by authorities.
Police have confirmed that the scene was secured, and standard investigative protocols for officer-involved shootings have been initiated.
No further information regarding the identities of those involved or the suspect’s condition has been released at this time.
Officials stated that additional details will be provided as the investigation continues.