On Monday, April 8, 2024, Steven O’Neal Porter, 40, of Spencer, was arrested by Carilion Roanoke Police as part of the Martinsville Police Department’s investigation into the Cherry Street shooting on April 5. Porter was transported to SOVAH Health Martinsville with an apparent gunshot wound following the shooting. However, the circumstances of the case and the evidence recovered led to the charges filed against him.
He is charged with attempted murder, possess firearm by convicted violent felon, possess ammunition by convicted felon, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at (276) 632-7463 or Sgt. J.L. Vaughan at (276) 403-5247.
