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.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince George’s County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police as the search for the shooter continues.