Man from Capital Region identified as Va. homicide victim

HIGHLAND SPRINGS, Va. ( NEWS10 ) — A 30-year-old man, who grew up in the Capital Region, has been identified as the victim of a homicide in Virginia.

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According to the obituary for James Lawitz, he graduated from Voorheesville High School and Hudson Valley Community College. He excelled in multiple sports, especially football. He worked as a youth sports coach and teacher.

Police in Virginia said Lawitz was found dead on September 15 in a yard in Highland Springs, Va., just outside Richmond. Police said Troy Vincent Charran, Jr. , 18, of Virginia, was arrested and charged with second degree murder.

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