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Case Description
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Elijah R. Chavis, a 26-year-old resident of Portsmouth, Virginia, tragically lost his life on January 2, 2020. The incident occurred in the 90 block of Merrimac Drive, where police responded to a call around 8:20 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found Chavis suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into Chavis' death was conducted by the Portsmouth Police Department's Major Crimes Unit. Detectives quickly id ...Read More
The investigation into Chavis' death was conducted by the Portsmouth Police Department's Major Crimes Unit. Detectives quickly id ...Read More
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Elijah R. Chavis
Male
Black / African American
Portsmouth
VA
2020-01-02
26
Elijah
Chavis
11/06/2025
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I still can't wrap my head around the outcome of Elijah Chavis' case. It's hard to see the justice s... ...Read More
10/10/2024
10/10/2024
