Crime
Chesapeake Police Investigate Fatal Shooting of Gabrielle Leigh Kelly, One Other Injured
Chesapeake, VA – Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Monday night in Chesapeake, leaving one woman dead and a second victim injured.
According to the Chesapeake Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 2900 block of Parkside Drive, near Campostella Square Park, shortly before 8 p.m. following reports of gunfire in the area.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Gabrielle Leigh Kelly suffering from gunshot wounds.
She was immediately transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, but succumbed to her wounds a short time later.
A second victim, identified as an adult male, was later located at a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities have not disclosed his identity or the circumstances under which he arrived at the hospital.
The Chesapeake Police Department has classified the case as an active investigation and is working to identify the suspect(s) involved in the shooting.
No arrests have been made, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Individuals with any knowledge of the incident are encouraged to contact Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. Callers may remain anonymous, and tips leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting and are urging the community to report any suspicious activity in the area.
A 32-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a Dayton woman inside a Miamisburg home, prompting a 13-hour manhunt, has been formally charged.
Dametrius Turner, 32, faces multiple charges, including:
- Two counts of murder
- Two counts of felonious assault
- One count each of grand theft, tampering with evidence, and aggravated possession of drugs
- One misdemeanor count of assault
The charges were filed in Miamisburg Municipal Court, according to court records.
The fatal shooting occurred on Wednesday, March 13, at approximately 9:27 p.m. when Miamisburg police responded to a residence in the 700 block of Golden Arrow Court.
According to Montgomery County Regional Dispatch records, a male resident of the home called 911, reporting:
“The guy shot his girlfriend in my basement, and he’s got a gun.”
The caller stated that Turner asked for his help before fleeing the home. He left the house with his dog and called 911 from another location.
During police interviews, the caller said he was in his bedroom when he heard several slapping sounds coming from the basement.
Shortly after, Turner came upstairs and allegedly confessed, saying:
“I messed up, and I need help.”
The man told investigators that although Turner did not explicitly say what had happened, he suspected foul play after hearing five or six gunshots.
Responding officers discovered 52-year-old Leslie Ross face down in a pool of blood in the basement’s lounge area. She had been shot five times.
Another resident, who was showering in the basement at the time, later told police that he heard Ross scream:
“Don’t do it! No!”
He initially thought the noise was slapping sounds but later realized it was gunfire.
Investigators recovered four shell casings from the scene.
Police quickly identified Turner as a suspect and issued a public alert requesting assistance in locating him.
Following an intensive 13-hour manhunt, Turner was apprehended at 12:16 p.m. Thursday in West Carrollton.
A couple walking near South Elm Street and West Blossom Hill Road recognized Turner from social media posts about the suspect and immediately notified police.
“They saw the post, recognized him, and called for help. We can’t thank them enough for coming forward,” said Miamisburg Police Chief Mike Brem.
Upon arrest, Turner was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine. However, the murder weapon was not located on him at the time of his capture.
Police also noted that Turner did not have the backpack or coat he was last seen wearing when he fled the crime scene.
Authorities confirmed that neither Turner nor Ross were permanent residents of the Golden Arrow Court home but had been staying there temporarily.
Ross was originally from Dayton, while Turner had previously lived in Indiana and other states. Although they were acquainted, details regarding how and when they met remain unclear.
The case remains under investigation by the Miamisburg Police Department. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact law enforcement.