In the early morning hours of July 3, 2025, the quiet of a Norfolk, Virginia neighborhood was shattered by the sound of gunfire. Responding to a call around 2:40 a.m. in the 4800 block of Kennebeck Avenue, police officers discovered a man suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was identified as 63-year-old Lee A. Charity, a male resident of Norfolk.
Despite the immediate response from emergency services, Lee A. Charity was pronounced deceased at the scene.
His death was quickly classified as a homicide, prompting an active and ongoing investigation by the Norfolk Police Department's detective division. Investigators began the meticulous process of gathering evidence and canvassing the area for any information that might lead to a break in the case.
As of the latest available reports, no information regarding any potential suspects or arrests has been released to the public. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation, and authorities have not yet disclosed a possible motive for the fatal incident. The Norfolk Police Department continues to appeal to the community for assistance, urging anyone with information related to the death of Lee A. Charity to come forward and contact the Norfolk Crime Line. The investigation into this tragic loss of life remains open and active.
