On a late December evening in Portsmouth, Virginia, the life of 37-year-old Corey Harris was tragically cut short. A resident of the city, the White/Caucasian male was discovered deceased on December 27, 2022, around 6:10 p.m. in the 2700 block of Watts Avenue. The cause of his death was a fatal gunshot wound.
Investigators believe that the shooting did not occur where his body was found, but rather a short distance away, near the Quick Shop located in the 2600 block of Columbus Avenue.
The Portsmouth Police Department characterized the shooting as an isolated incident, suggesting they did not believe there was a wider threat to the public.
In the course of their investigation, police identified a person of interest in connection with Harris's death. However, despite this development, no arrests have been announced in the case. Authorities have encouraged anyone with information to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation.
Corey Jay Harris was born on March 12, 1985, in Abilene, Texas. Remembered for having a big and tender heart, he was known as someone who would gladly help anyone in need. He was a father to two children, a daughter named Rosie and a son named Ashton. His family, including his mother, father, step-mother, and siblings, held a celebration of his life on January 1, 2023.
