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VSP, Norfolk police investigating 'suspicious death' on Tidewater Dr.

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NORFOLK, Va. — Virginia State Police along with the Norfolk Police Department were investigating a suspicious death along Tidewater Drive near the entrance to westbound I-64 Sunday afternoon.

A person was pronounced deceased at a homeless encampment, and two persons of interest have been detained, police said.

Authorities did not immediately release the name of the person who died.

Neighbors told News 3's Jay Greene, the area is usually quiet during the day and were shocked to see the large police presence.

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The Tidewater exit is shutdown until further notice, as state police continue their investigation.