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Police investigate deadly shooting in Lorton

Police identified the man shot as 42-year-old Nahom Beyene of Lorton.

LORTON, Va. — Editor's Note: The video above is in regard to a series of unconnected shootings also reported in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Police are investigating after a 42-year-old man was found shot to death inside a home in Lorton, Virginia on New Year's Eve night. 

According to a tweet from the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD), the shooting happened in the 9500 block of Unity Lane. When officers arrived they found a man dead inside the home. 

Investigators say the man was shot multiple times in the upper body. He was later identified as Nahom Beyene of Lorton.

Detectives continue to conduct interviews, collect video surveillance and process evidence recovered from the scene.

No suspect information has been released. 

Police have not said anything regarding a possible motive.

Anyone with information may call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477) or text FCCS plus tip to 847411. 

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