The Virginia State Police responded to a residence in the 200 block of E. Chestnut Street in Covington, Va at approximately 4:45 pm Saturday, March 20, 2022.
An adult male inside the residence was unresponsive. Further investigation confirmed the man was deceased and his death is being investigated as a homicide.
Anyone with any information related to this incident is encouraged to call the Virginia State Police at 540-380-5700 or by email at questions@vsp.virginia.gov
The investigation remains ongoing by the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Salem Field Office.

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