NORFOLK, Va. (WVEC) -- Norfolk police identified the victim fatally shot in the area of Young Terrace Wednesday night.
The man has been identified as Robert T. Lucas III, 27, of the 7700 block of Restmere Road.
According to a tweet, police were investigating a shooting in the 200 block of Nicholson Street. Dispatch received a call around 9:20 p.m.
Once on the scene, police located Lucas outside suffering from a gunshot wound. Medics pronounced him dead at the scene.
Officials have not released any suspect information, motive, or the circumstance surrounding this homicide investigation.
Officers have stepped-up patrols around Nicholson Street. Residents should expect to see officers walking, riding bicycles and driving in police cars.
This is the 10th homicide in Norfolk in 2018. Police have arrested or charged suspects in 8 of the 10 homicides.
Police continue to investigate the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.