Man accused of murder in Gilmerton Avenue shooting arrested: Portsmouth police

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The man who has been charged in the Sept. 24 murder on Gilmerton Ave. was arrested Wednesday, according to Portsmouth police.

Tony Anthony McKeithan, 65, was charged with first-degree murder, malicious shooting, discharging a firearm in public, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, shooting within 1,000 feet from a school zone and use of a firearm.

Watch: Man charged with murder in connection with fatal shooting on Gilmerton Ave.

Man charged with murder in connection with fatal shooting on Gilmerton Ave.

McKeithan was arraigned this morning, police said.

Officers responded to the 300 block of Gilmerton Avenue on September 24 to find Marvin Hatcher, 38, suffering from a gunshot wound, where he died at the scene.

McKeithan is currently being held without bail, PPD says.