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Unsolved homicide

Killing of Asia Ferrell

Year
2017
Where
Hampton, Virginia
Source
Virginia State Police
Evidence
1
What the record says

On July 23, 2017, at approximately 0117 hours, officers were dispatched to a shooting in the area of 135 Lassiter Drive Apt. 121. Officers arrived and located Ferrell suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Ferrell was pronounced deceased on scene by medics. Witnesses observed a black sedan, possibly a Camry, fleeing the scene after the shooting heading towards Big Bethel Road.

From the Virginia State Police cold case database. Records change. The source is the authority.

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