Cold Case Homicide

On Tuesday, April 8, 1997 at approximately 6:00 p.m. Virginia Beach Police and paramedics responded to a report of a man with a gunshot wound at Military Highway Pawn located in the 700 block of South Military Highway.

The victim was discovered by co-workers in the pawn shop suffering from a serious gunshot wound. At this time it is undetermined what led to the shooting. Although it appears nothing was stolen from the pawn shop, investigators have not ruled out a robbery as a motive.

The victim was transported to the Trauma Center at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital where he was in critical condition. On Wednesday, April 9, 1997 he died as the result of his injuries. The victim was identified as Joseph B. Haught, 65, of the 1200 block of Lilac Avenue, Chesapeake.

Investigators are asking anyone with information call Virginia Beach Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.

You WILL remain ANONYMOUS and can receive a reward of up to $1,000.