Newport News, VA – Newport News Police Department announced an arrest in connection to the homicide of 28-year-old Thomas Lee Henson on Heritage Way.
The incident occurred on August 16 at around 10:33 p.m., when police responded to reports of gunshots. Henson was found in a parking lot with a gunshot wound and later died in a local hospital.
Following an extensive investigation, 34-year-old Anthony Sharif Garland of Newport News was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
Chief Drew expressed gratitude to the community for their significant help in identifying the suspect and stated, “Violent crime is the top priority of the department, and we will continue to place an emphasis on these violent offenders.”