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Tragic Chesapeake Incident: Father Laments Loss of Daughter in Preventable Murder-Suicide, Calls for Mental Health Reform

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A Virginia community is grappling with grief following a devastating family tragedy earlier this month. Monnie Wilcox, a Kentucky resident, has publicly shared his anguish over the death of his daughter and her siblings in a murder-suicide orchestrated by their mother in Chesapeake’s Peaceful Village neighborhood. Wilcox’s daughter, 14-year-old Kanaurie King-Robertson, along with her five-year-old twin siblings, Ermani and Ermias, were killed by their mother, Cymone King-Robertson, who subsequently took her own …

Tragedy in Chesapeake: Woman, three children dead in apparent murder-suicide

CHESAPEAKE, VA – A tragic scene unfolded in a residential neighborhood known as Peaceful Village, where police are investigating what appears to be a murder-suicide involving a woman and three children. Authorities received a call for a welfare check at a townhouse early Wednesday morning, which led to the devastating discovery. Officers arrived on the scene just before 7 a.m. and encountered an armed woman inside the home. Attempts were made to negotiate with the …

Tragic Outcome in Chesapeake: Woman and Three Children Found Deceased in Murder-Suicide Incident

Chesapeake, VA — A tragic incident unfolded Thursday morning in Chesapeake, Virginia, where three children and a woman were found dead in what authorities believe to be a murder-suicide. The Chesapeake Police Department responded to a distress call at a residence in the 3000 block of Welcome Road shortly before 7 a.m., prompted by concerns for the occupants’ welfare. Upon arrival, police encountered a situation involving an armed woman inside the home. To ensure safety, …

Tragic Gunfire on Fairview Street in Chesapeake Results in Man’s Death

Chesapeake, Va. – A quiet community was shaken early Thursday morning when a man was fatally shot on Fairview Street in Chesapeake, marking another tragic incident in what locals describe as a typically peaceful area. Authorities arrived at the scene shortly after reports of gunfire were heard around 2 a.m. According to police, upon arrival, officers discovered a young man, later identified as 29-year-old Marcus Allen, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite immediate efforts to …

Chesapeake Nightmare: Rapid Succession Shootings Leave One Dead, Another Injured

Chesapeake, Va. — A series of violent shootings rocked the city of Chesapeake late Saturday night, leaving one person dead and another injured. The incidents, occurring just minutes apart, have shaken residents and prompted an intense investigation by local police. The first shooting was reported at approximately 10:30 p.m. in a residential neighborhood. Responding officers found a male victim, who was promptly transported to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. The extent of his injuries …

Chesapeake Man Receives 34-Year Sentence for Violent Assault and Multiple Charges at Local Hookah Lounge

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A Virginia man received a 34-year prison sentence this week for a violent assault on a hookah lounge employee in 2021. Romon Millner, 32, of Chesapeake, was handed this punishment after being convicted on multiple felony counts, including abduction, strangulation, robbery, forcible sodomy, rape, and object sexual penetration. The incident unfolded on May 25, 2021, when Millner entered the lounge on Eden Way, where the employee was working alone. According to court …

Shooting Tragedy in Chesapeake Leaves Man Dead: Investigation Underway

CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Authorities in Chesapeake, Virginia are investigating a fatal shooting incident that occurred on Saturday evening. Police responded to a call regarding an injured individual in the 1100 block of Sir Lancelot Drive around 6:45 p.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man with a gunshot wound and serious injuries. Tragically, the victim succumbed to his injuries after being transported to the hospital. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are currently under investigation by law …

Man Fatally Shot at Chesapeake Business; Shooter at Large

Chesapeake, Virginia – A tragic incident unfolded Sunday night as a man lost his life after being shot at a business establishment in Chesapeake. The authorities were alerted to the situation in the 5100 block of West Military Highway around 6:26 p.m., where the victim was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Reports indicate that the suspected shooter had already fled the area in a vehicle before law enforcement could arrive …