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Man charged in death of Va. cop could face death

Charged with first-degree murder, robbery and two counts of using a firearm while committing a felony

By Margaret Matray
The Virginian-Pilot

VIRGINIA BEACH — Prosecutors said Tuesday they will seek the death penalty against Raymond Lewis Perry, accused of killing an off-duty Norfolk police officer in 2010.
Chief Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Colin Stolle made the announcement during a motion hearing Tuesday in Circuit Court.

A grand jury in November indicted Perry, 21, on a capital murder charge. He also is charged with first-degree murder, robbery and two counts of using a firearm while committing a felony.

Victor Decker, 25, was found shot to death off Oceana Boulevard on Oct. 26, 2010. Decker was last seen leaving a breast cancer fundraiser at the Atlantis Gentlemen’s Club, about a block away.

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