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Iaisha Theresa James

Case from Chesapeake, VA dated Jan 02, 2021

Victim Details

Iaisha Theresa James

Female

Black / African American

Chesapeake

VA

2021-01-02

37

Iaisha

Theresa James

07/19/2026

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On a tragic new year's weekend, the life of 37-year-old Iaisha Theresa James, a mother of six, was cut short in an act of domestic violence in her Chesapeake, Virginia home. In the early hours of January 2, 2021, a violent altercation ended with Ms. James being fatally shot. Her adult daughter was also wounded in the attack but survived her injuries.

Chesapeake Police were called to the residence on Lafayette Avenue at approximately 12:43 a.m. for a report of a person shot. As they arrive ...
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  • WTKR: Chesapeake woman's boyfriend charged in fatal shooting that also injured woman's daughter
  • WAVY.com: Boyfriend arrested after deadly shooting on Lafayette Ave. in Chesapeake
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