In the early morning hours of December 4, 2023, a sense of unease settled over the 1000 block of Nansemond Parkway in Suffolk, Virginia. At approximately 2:45 a.m., the Suffolk Emergency Communications Center received a distressing call about a man in a parking lot with gunshot wounds. Responding officers arrived to a grim scene, where they located an adult male near a black vehicle.
He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Following notification of his family, the man was identified as 26-year-old Devon Eason of Suffolk. The initial investigation into his death was launched immediately, with law enforcement officials canvassing the area for any clues that might lead to who was responsible for the fatal shooting. Despite their efforts, authorities did not release any information about a potential suspect or suspects in the immediate aftermath of the incident.
The investigation into Devon Eason's death remains ongoing. Law enforcement has not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the homicide. The Suffolk Police Department has encouraged anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward and contact the Suffolk Police Department or the Suffolk Crime Line. They have provided various means for submitting tips, including online and by phone, in the hope of gathering the information needed to bring resolution to the case.
