Man arrested in deadly Petersburg shooting

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A 29-year-old is facing a second-degree murder charge in Petersburg. (Petersburg Bureau of Police's Facebook)

Sharetopics: PetersburgDionte HowardSecond-degree murderDeadly shootingArrestPin Oaks DrivePoliceWithout bondOct. 13, 2026 — PETERSBURG, Va. (WWBT) – A man is in custody after a deadly weekend shooting in Petersburg.

Police were called to Pin Oaks Drive Saturday, where they found a man who had been shot. He was rushed to the hospital but later died.

Police have since arrested 29-year-old Dionte Howard, who is facing several charges, including second-degree murder.