Man found dead in Portsmouth lake: PPD

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – A man was found dead in a lake in the Port Norfolk neighborhood in Portsmouth Sunday morning, according to Portsmouth Police.

Police say the lake is located near Barlow Dr. and a death investigation is currently on-going.

10 On Your Side Madison Pearman spoke to the woman who made the 911 call. She told Pearman that she believes the body may be connected to an earlier shooting.

“We heard gunshots probably close to 1:00 in the morning. It woke me up. I looked out the window this morning, and I saw what I thought was trash,” said the woman, who wished to stay anonymous…

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