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Man shot and killed inside Chesapeake home, police investigating

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Posted at 11:00 AM, Jul 16, 2021
and last updated 2021-07-17 09:30:21-04

CHESAPEAKE, Va. - The Chesapeake Police Department is investigating after a man was shot and killed inside a home on Pond Lane Friday morning.

According to police, officers responded to the 2000 block of Pond Lane for a report of gunshots in the area. When they arrived, they found the victim, who was declared dead on the scene.

A large group of family and community members gathered Friday as the early stages of the homicide investigation unfolded

Family told News 3 the victim's name is Glen Lewis, which was confirmed by police early Saturday morning. They say he had a wife and three kids.

Family members tell News 3 Lewis was just visiting the neighborhood.

They describe him as a funny guy who comes from a big family and had loving parents.

Lewis’ dad says he was working at the shipyard while trying hard to turn his life around before he was killed.

No suspects or suspect descriptions have been released at this time.

The incident is currently under investigation.