NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk police have arrested a second suspect in connection with the August 2023 shooting death of 18-year-old John E. Daughtry III.
Detectives announced that Kevin J. Walker Jr., 18, of Virginia Beach, was taken into custody on January 29 in Virginia Beach. He is now facing charges of second-degree murder, robbery, conspiracy, and two counts of using a firearm in a felony. Walker is being held without bond at the Norfolk City Jail.
Daughtry was shot on August 16 around 11:50 p.m. in the 5100 block of E Virginia Beach Boulevard. When officers arrived, they found him with a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was rushed to the hospital but later died.
Police previously arrested Nasir E. Parker, 21, of Norfolk, in connection with the case. Parker was taken into custody on December 19 and is also being held at Norfolk City Jail.
Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances of the shooting. The investigation is ongoing.
