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Second man arrested in connection to deputy-involved shooting in Norfolk

Two men who are connected to a shooting on St. Paul's Boulevard that involved a Norfolk deputy are in custody.

NORFOLK, Va. — Police just caught a second man that faces charges in a deputy-involved shooting in Norfolk.

The incident happened on Dec. 20 sometime after 7 p.m. in the 400 block of St. Paul's Blvd. 

Officials say a Norfolk Sheriff's Office deputy was working in an off-duty capacity near the McDonald's restaurant when he saw an armed man assaulting several people.

The deputy confronted the man and fired his gun. The suspect ran from the scene.

Police arrested 26-year-old Derrick D. Wells of Norfolk on Thursday. He is charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. 

On Monday, police arrested 20-year-old Markell T. Taylor of Norfolk who was wanted in connection with this incident and is facing charges for simple assault, brandishing a firearm, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Credit: Norfolk Police Department
Police arrested 26-year-old Derrick D. Wells of Norfolk on Thursday morning. He is charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Credit: Chesapeake Sheriff's Office

Police didn't clarify if Wells or Taylor was the person assaulting several people that night.

Wells is being held in the Norfolk City Jail without bond.  

Detectives ask anyone with information to contact the Norfolk Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or submit a tip through the P3Tips mobile app.

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