On a grim Sunday, the 15th of December, 2024, the body of 32-year-old Donte’y Christian Parrish of Hampton, Virginia, was discovered in the waters of the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail in Chesapeake. The discovery was made in the 1200 block of George Washington Highway, prompting a response from the Chesapeake Police Department at approximately 12:45 p.m.
Upon their arrival, officers found a male victim in the water near the park's entrance.
The Chesapeake Police Underwater Search and Rescue Team was called to the scene to retrieve the body. An initial examination revealed that Parrish had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. This finding immediately shifted the focus of the investigation, and detectives began treating the case as a homicide.
The Chesapeake Police Department has since been actively investigating the circumstances surrounding Parrish's death. However, details regarding a potential motive, any suspects, or arrests have not been released to the public. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to piece together the events that led to this tragic outcome. Officials have not made any further information about the incident public at this time.
