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Obie Lewis Holloway III

Death by Force
Case Description
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Obie Lewis Holloway III, a 21-year-old resident of Portsmouth, Virginia, tragically lost his life on August 27, 2023, in a fatal shooting incident. The Portsmouth Police Department responded to a gunshot wound incident in the alleyway of the 2900 block of County Street at approximately 9:32 p.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered Holloway with a fatal gunshot wound.

The incident quickly became an active homicide investigation, with law enforcement working diligently to identify and appre ...Read More
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  • The Virginian-Pilot: Portsmouth police charge man in connection with deadly shooting near Turnpike Park
  • 13newsnow.com: Portsmouth police identify victim, arrest suspect in shooting on County Street
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    Victim Details

    Obie Lewis Holloway III

    Male

    Black / African American

    Portsmouth

    VA

    2023-08-27

    21

    Obie

    Lewis Holloway III

    11/29/2025

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