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Update: Suspect arrested after man dies at scene of Norfolk shooting

A 53-year-old man was killed on Hickory Street around 1:15 p.m. Monday. By Tuesday, a 19-year-old had been arrested and charged in the case.

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Police said Monday afternoon they were investigating a shooting in Norfolk that left one man dead.

First responders got the call about the shooting in the 9400 block of Hickory Street around 1:15 p.m. 

When they arrived at the scene, a man named Darrell Moorehouse had been shot and was seriously injured. The 53-year-old died before responders could take him to a hospital.

Tuesday, the police department announced that a 19-year-old Norfolk man had been arrested and charged in Moorehouse's murder.

Brian Tharrington faces charges of second degree murder and use of a firearm. Tharrington is being held, without bond, in the Norfolk City Jail.

Police have not released a motive in the crime. To share a tip with detectives working on the case, call the crime line at 1.888.Lock.U.Up.

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