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Vien Nguyen

Case from Portsmouth, VA dated May 19, 2019

Victim Details

Vien Nguyen

Male

Asian

Portsmouth

VA

2019-05-19

25

Vien

Nguyen

06/21/2026

Case Description

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In the quiet streets of Portsmouth, Virginia, the life of a young man, Vien Nguyen, was tragically cut short. On the evening of May 19, 2019, the 25-year-old male fell victim to a fatal act of violence. The incident, which unfolded as an attempted robbery, concluded with Nguyen being shot, leaving a community in mourning and a promising life unrealized.

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  • https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/portsmouth/court-docs-man-killed-near-portsmouth-school-was-shot-during-attempted-robbery/
  • WTKR.com: Shooting leaves man dead in Portsmouth

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