In the early morning hours of March 19, 2023, 21-year-old Detral Leron Dozier of Virginia Beach called 911 to report he had been shot. Responders found him in the 4700 block of Marlwood Way and he was taken to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Police have classified the case as a homicide.

Dozier graduated from Green Run High School and Vo-Tech in June 2020 with a certificate in electrical work and was employed as a warehouse worker at SRP in Virginia Beach. He is survived by his parents, Shalissa Williams and Willie Dozier, siblings, and other family members.

The Virginia Beach Police Department is investigating but has not announced any arrests or identified suspects and is asking the public for information. If anyone knew Detral or has information about the shooting, please contact the VBPD Homicide Unit or provide an anonymous tip through Crime Solvers.