On Sunday, December 15, 2024, the body of 32-year-old Donte’y Christian Parrish of Hampton was found in the waters along the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail in Chesapeake. Officers responded to the 1200 block of George Washington Highway about 12:45 p.m., and the Chesapeake Police Underwater Search and Rescue Team recovered the body near the park entrance.

An initial examination found Parrish had sustained multiple gunshot wounds, and detectives are treating the death as a homicide. Authorities have said the investigation is active but have not released information about a motive, suspects, or arrests.

If anyone saw activity near the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail or has information about Parrish’s death, please contact the Chesapeake Police Department.