NORFOLK, Va. — One person is dead and another was injured after they were both shot Sunday morning in Norfolk.
The incident was reported to police at around 6 a.m. and happened near the intersection of Church Street and E. 29th Street.
The Norfolk Police Department identified the victim who died as Rapheal Sumner, 31.
Residents of Norfolk’s Villa Heights neighborhood say gun violence disturbed their otherwise peaceful Sunday morning.
James Bailey has lived in the area for 45 years. He said he’s tired of the violence in his city.
“We need to stop this. It’s getting out of control out here," Bailey said. “I create friendships every day and I lose friendships every other day. The point is, we need to stop the violence.”
Investigators spent hours on the scene Sunday morning interviewing potential witnesses and canvassing for evidence.
Norfolk’s Commonwealth’s Attorney Ramin Fatehi also stopped by.
“One homicide is one homicide too many," Fatehi said. “After I took office, I – with the help of Norfolk police – come out to every homicide scene that I’ve been available for.”
Fatehi said by visiting homicide scenes in the city, he can be a potential resource for officers as they investigate.
He said visiting the scene also helps his team become more effective prosecutors, when homicide charges eventually land on his desk.
“What can I do to try and bring justice and accountability and closure for families who find themselves in these terrible situations," he said.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Norfolk Crime Line at 1-888-562-5887, or they can submit a tip online at P3TIPS.COM, or on their smartphone on the P3TIPS APP.