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Benjamin Nesbitt

Case from Portsmouth, VA dated Feb 09, 2024

Victim Details

Benjamin Nesbitt

Male

Black / African American

Portsmouth

VA

2024-02-09

23

Benjamin

Nesbitt

06/26/2026

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Benjamin Nesbitt, a 23-year-old male, was fatally shot on February 9, 2024, in Portsmouth, Virginia. The incident, which has been described by police as domestic in nature, led to the arrest of 19-year-old Ahlessha Sykes.

The shooting occurred in the afternoon in the vicinity of Frederick Boulevard and Bart Street. Responding officers found Nesbitt with gunshot wounds, and he was subsequently transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Witnesses reported seeing Syk ...
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  • 13newsnow.com: Documents reveal 19-year-old woman planned to kill Portsmouth man at work
  • WAVY.com: Police: 1 dead, 1 in custody after shooting on Frederick Blvd. in Portsmouth
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