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Unsolved homicide

Killing of Zedric Daniels

Year
2001
Where
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Source
Virginia State Police
Evidence
1
What the record says

On Friday, November 9, 2001 at approximately 2:08 am, Zedric Daniels was sitting in a friend'­s vehicle when he was shot in the head. The car was parked out front of the Holiday Inn located at 5655 Greenwich Road. Mr. Daniels'­ friend and driver of the car were inside the motel when he heard a gunshot outside. He ran outside to the car where he found Zedric bleeding from his head. Police and Rescue responded and…

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