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Lee Sawyer III

Case from Portsmouth, VA dated Jan 22, 2023

Victim Details

Lee Sawyer III

Male

Black / African American

Portsmouth

VA

2023-01-22

28

Lee

Sawyer III

07/07/2026

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In the city of Portsmouth, Virginia, a life was cut tragically short on January 22, 2023. Lee Sawyer III, a 28-year-old Black male, was found in the 600 block of Newport Avenue with a fatal gunshot wound. The discovery immediately launched a homicide investigation by the Portsmouth Police Department, as they began to piece together the events that led to this violent end.

Born on September 24, 1994, Lee Sawyer III was known for his lovable nature, a sentiment echoed in the heartfelt words ...
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  • WAVY.com: Portsmouth Police investigate homicide on Newport Avenue
  • The Virginian-Pilot: Police identify man found dead in Portsmouth
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