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Unsolved homicide

Killing of Dorsey Stephenson

Year
2018
Where
Hampton, Virginia
Source
Virginia State Police
Evidence
1
What the record says

On December 31, 2018, at approximately 2333 hours, officers were dispatched to a shooting in the area of 931 Ridgeway Ave. Officers located two victims in the roadway struck by gunfire. Stephenson was pronounced deceased on scene by medics at 2333 hours. The other victim was transported to the hospital. Both victims had been attending a party at a nearby residence when they were struck by gunfire while standing…

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