NORFOLK, Va. – The Virginia State Police is leading an investigation into a shooting involving a Norfolk Police Officer. It happened around 6:55 p.m. on May 2, 2020, according to a press release.
Officers say a Norfolk Police Officer encountered a man with outstanding arrest warrants on Lincoln Street. When the officer approached, the man ran away. The police department said that while the suspect was running, the officer saw the man with a gun. The officer then shot the man. The suspect was taken into custody by police in the 800 block of E. Olney Road. The suspect was transported to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital with serious injuries.
A firearm was recovered at the scene.
Virginia State Police are investigating this officer-involved shooting. The Norfolk Police Department’s Office of Professional Standards is conducting a separate administrative investigation into the incident. The officer has been placed on administrative duty. No officers were injured during this incident.
This is still an active investigation, and we have no further details to provide at this time.
