A Virginia man was arrested and charged in a shooting that left three dead.
Antoine M. Legrande Jr., 24, is being charged with three counts of second-degree murder, two counts of malicious wounding for injuring two others, and five counts of firearms charges.
Legrande Jr. was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Task Force and the Norfolk Police Department’s Special Operations Team and is currently being held without bond at the Norfolk City Jail.
“Countless hours of interviews and forensic investigation went into this case, to include following up on multiple tips originating from our community members,” said police Chief Michael Goldsmith. “I am very proud of Norfolk’s detectives and their determination to see justice prevail for the victims and their families.”
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Jenkins, who worked for The Virginian Pilot and The Daily Press, accompanied by her best friend, was shot and killed outside of Chicho’s Pizza Backstage in downtown Norfolk on March 19. A verbal altercation over a wasted drink ended in a hail of gunfire just before 2 a.m. Semi-pro football player Devon “Malik” Harris, 25, was also killed, and Marquel Andrews, 24, and three others were also injured during the incident.
Jenkins succumbed to her injuries at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Harris died at the scene. Andrews was pronounced deceased on April 12. The reporter’s boss repeatedly tried to contact her to cover the story, unaware that she was one of the victims involved.
Sierra’s friend Demmi Nimer spoke with CBS News about losing Sierra.
“I’m devastated. I was with her when everything happened and just wish I could’ve done more to help her.”
Harris’ former high school football coach said, “Malik was one of those guys that I wish for the family’s sake, my sake and for everyone’s sake that this would have never happened.”
We are sending our sincerest thoughts and prayers to the friends and families of the victims.
