The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Monday, November 27, 1995              TAG: 9511270052
SECTION: LOCAL                    PAGE: B5   EDITION: FINAL 
TYPE: METRO BRIEFS 
DATELINE: CHESAPEAKE                         LENGTH: Short :   26 lines

MAN SHOT TO DEATH

Police are investigating a shooting death that occurred Sunday night in the 2600 block of Gum Road near Interstate 664.

There were few details late Sunday, but police said the shooting occurred about 6:30 p.m.

The victim, identified as Charles Mitchell, was taken to the Trauma Center at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital by the Nightingale helicopter ambulance. He was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

A police official said warrants had been issued for the arrest of Lionel Edwards on charges of murder and using a gun to commit a felony.

The ages and addresses of the victim and the suspect were not released and the motive for the shooting was unclear.

KEYWORDS: SHOOTING MURDER ARREST by CNB