NORFOLK, Va. — An arrest has been made in a deadly shooting in the Broad Creek area of Norfolk, police said.
The shooting happened July 3 near 2900 Hollister Avenue, which is between Virginia Beach Boulevard and Princess Anne Road in Norfolk. Police responded shortly after 10 p.m. that day for a report of a gunshot disturbance and found a man who had been shot several times.
Medics took the man to a hospital to be treated for his life-threatening injuries, but he later died on June 9. He was identified as Jalanu L. Colbert, 28.
On Friday, police said 23-year-old Leon M. Williams was charged with second-degree murder and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
Williams was taken into custody in Virginia Beach on July 13 and is currently held without bond at the Norfolk City Jail.
The shooting continues to be under investigation. Anyone with information about what happened is asked to reach out to the Crime Line at 1-888-562-5887 or submit a tip online using P3 Tips.