Crime
Shooting on Shoulders Hill Road leaves Woman dead, Suffolk Police searching for suspect Derrick Corbett
SUFFOLK, VA — Suffolk Police are actively investigating a homicide following an early morning shooting that occurred in the 5600 block of Shoulders Hill Road.
At approximately 1:35 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area.
Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult female, deceased at the scene from apparent gunshot wounds.
Two additional individuals were found to have sustained non-life-threatening gunshot injuries.
Both were transported to nearby hospitals for medical treatment.
Through investigative efforts, Suffolk Police have identified the suspect as Derrick Dontre Corbett, 35, of Portsmouth.
He is currently wanted in connection with this violent incident.
Corbett faces the following charges:
- One count of Murder
- Two counts of Attempted Murder
- One count of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
- Six counts of Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony
- Three counts of Shoot/Cut/Stab in the Commission of a Felony
Law enforcement officials are actively searching for Corbett, who is considered armed and dangerous.
The public is urged not to approach him if seen, but to immediately contact authorities.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting or the current whereabouts of Derrick Dontre Corbett is asked to contact the Suffolk Police Department or submit a tip anonymously via the Suffolk Crime Line.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation, and no further information is available for release at this time.
Crime
Woman Fatally Struck by Semi-Truck on Birmingham Interstate Exit Ramp Identified as Shontea Baker
Authorities have identified the woman who was killed earlier this week after being struck by a semi-truck on an interstate exit ramp in Birmingham.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Friday that the victim was Shontea Renee Baker, 40, a Birmingham resident.
The fatal incident occurred at approximately 10:26 a.m. Wednesday on the Arkadelphia Road exit ramp from Interstate 59/20.
Emergency responders pronounced Baker deceased at the scene at 10:42 a.m.
At this time, no further details regarding the circumstances of the crash have been released.
The Birmingham Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.