Police find body of man with gunshot wounds in virginia's dismal swamp trail

Police find body of man with gunshot wounds in Virginia’s Dismal Swamp Trail

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December 16, 2024
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CHESAPEAKE, VA — A homicide investigation is underway after a man’s body was found in the water at the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail on Sunday afternoon.

Chesapeake Police responded to a call at approximately 12:44 p.m. reporting a body in the water near the park entrance at 1200 George Washington Highway. Upon arrival, the department’s Underwater Search and Rescue Team (USART) retrieved the male victim from the shoreline.

Authorities determined the man had what appeared to be gunshot wounds. Detectives have classified the case as a homicide and are working to gather more information about the circumstances surrounding the death.

Police have not released the victim’s identity or any details about potential suspects. The investigation remains active, and no additional updates are currently available.

Chesapeake authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as they work to uncover the facts behind the discovery.

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