Portsmouth shipyard worker who went missing a week ago was found dead

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The body of missing Portsmouth shipyard worker Derrick Fluellen has been found, his family confirmed to News 3 on Monday.

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Fluellen was last seen working on a ship at the Portsmouth Marine Terminal a week ago on Saturday, October 26, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

The Coast Guard said the search the weekend Fluellen disappeared and the following Thursday included boats on the Elizabeth River, a helicopter, sonar and cell phone data.

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The circumstances leading to Fluellen’s death are unclear. News 3 reached out to the Virginia Port Authority Police Department, which is investigating her disappearance.

This article will be updated as we learn more. Stay with News 3 for updates.