Assault at 1100 BLOCK OF 72ND ST NN, 23605 on 04/15/2025 6:24 PM
Type: Assault
Date: 04/15/2025 6:24 PM
Description: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT. Precinct: SOUTH. Beat: BEAT 13. Incident #: 202503041
Address: 1100 BLOCK OF 72ND ST NN, 23605, Newport News, VA
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48Cause of Death
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On monday, march 22, 1982, the virginia beach fire department was notified of a house fire in the 200 block of green springs court. The fire department arrived on scene and was able to contain the fire to within a few rooms saving the house. Frederick wells sr., 48 years old, suffered burns over 80% of his body. Mr. Wells was transported to norfolk general hospital where he died 24 hours later. Police and fire investigators determined during a very exhaustive investigation, the fire was intentionally set and the death of mr. Wells was declared a homicide.Agency
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