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1 dead, 1 in custody after Motel 6 shooting in Norfolk

Norfolk police were called to the motel on North Military Highway at around 11:20 p.m. Tuesday.
Credit: Chris Leary, 13News Now

NORFOLK, Va. — A person believed to be connected to a deadly shooting at a Motel 6 in Norfolk late Tuesday night is in custody, authorities said.

Norfolk police were called to the motel on North Military Highway at around 11:20 p.m. Officers said they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The man ultimately died at the scene.

Officials identified a "person of interest" and took the person into custody for question.

Police said the investigation is ongoing and more information would be released at a later time.

A spokesperson for the Motel 6 provided 13News Now the following statement: "We are doing everything we can to assist law enforcement with their investigation. There is nothing more important to us than the safety and security of our guests, hotel staff, and the communities in which we operate.”

The shooting remains under investigation. If you have any information that may help detectives, you can anonymously call the Crime Line at 1-888-562-5887 or online at p3tips.com.

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